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Marion Lake

Watersmeet, Michigan — Gogebic County.

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298Surface acres
3Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 123396614).

Location & fast facts

Where Marion Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Marion Lake.

Fast facts

About Marion Lake

  • County: Gogebic
  • Town: Watersmeet
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 404 mi from Detroit and 283 mi from Grand Rapids and 83 mi from Marquette, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Michigan

Official Michigan DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 7 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Marion Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Marion Lake Campground (campground)Marion Lake Ne boating access site (Boat launch)1Marion Lake Nw Boat Launch (Boat launch)2Marion Lake Nw boating access site (Boat launch)3½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Marion Lake Ne boating access site
    Boat launch · Watersmeet
  2. 2Marion Lake Nw Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Watersmeet
  3. 3Marion Lake Nw boating access site
    Boat launch · Watersmeet

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 123396614), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Marion Lake

We found 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Marion Lake, 3 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

1 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Michigan

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.2637, -89.0849). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Marion Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Marion Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Menominee), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    3 public access sites listed, 3 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Marion Lake Ne boating access siteWatersmeet—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating46.2656, -89.0830
    Marion Lake Nw Boat LaunchWatersmeet—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating46.2694, -89.0957
    Marion Lake Nw boating access siteWatersmeet—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating46.2674, -89.0974

    Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Marion Lake

    How big is Marion Lake?

    Marion Lake covers about 298 acres in Watersmeet, Michigan (Gogebic County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Marion Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Marion Lake Nw Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Marion Lake?

    Yes. We list 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Marion Lake?

    Marion Lake touches Watersmeet in Gogebic County, Michigan.

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    Lakes & ponds nearby

    Straight-line distance between lake centers. All Michigan lakes & ponds · All waters in Watersmeet