Burned Dam

Burned Dam is a campground in Watersmeet, MI 49969. The available information supports a rustic camping setting, and the review excerpts indicate that it has a small number of campsites. The campground is described in reviews as having a remote setting, and one review notes that there was no phone service, while another mentions improved phone service with one bar and messages going through.

Review excerpts describe the campground as rustic and note vault toilets. They also mention that there are poles with hooks at each site for hanging bear-proof food bags, along with posted signs about food storage and bear safety. One review says there is plenty of parking space, and another notes that there is no fee to camp and that camping is allowed for a maximum of 14 days.

Site notes from the reviews say there are only a handful of campsites and that they are nicely spaced apart. The excerpts also mention bear activity, so food storage guidance appears to be part of the campground’s setup. One review says there are blackberry brambles and blueberry bushes in the woods and along the trail to the river, and another mentions Mex-i-mine Falls as being just steps away from the camping area.

Visitor comments describe the campground as having lots of activity in a remote place. One reviewer said they walked down to the waterfall and would absolutely stay at the campground, while also noting that there were a fair amount of mosquitos around during mid-day. Another review warned that it can get wet with some rain and included the note “Loaded with Poison.”

Burned Dam appears to suit campers looking for a rustic campground with basic facilities and a small number of spaced-apart sites. The available details also point to bear-safety precautions, limited phone service, and review comments about mosquitos and wet conditions after rain.