Black River Harbor Recreation Area

Black River Harbor Recreation Area is a forest recreation area in the Bessemer Ranger District of Ottawa National Forest.  The area contains hiking trails, numerous waterfalls, a campground, and the only harbor in the forest.  The Black River is a National Wild and Scenic River.  Originating in Wisconsin, the river flows through Michigan and into Lake Superior, with many waterfalls along its length.

Points of Interest:

Gorge Falls:

Gorge Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on Black River that flows through a narrow gorge.

Potawatomi Falls:

Potawatomi is a spectacular waterfall on Black River just upstream of Gorge Falls.

Blog Entries:

25-Aug-2020: Pictured Rocks

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ottawa/recarea/?recid=12343