Ontonagon – Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride

Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride

August 9, 2025

ride with MI-TRALE equestrians members on the beautiful Courtney Lake Trails and Campground.  The 14 miles of mostly sandy trails takes you through a diverse forest landscape, around and near two lakes and across the Firesteel River.

Six of the 21 campsites are set up for horses with corrals.  Campsites are on a first come first serve basis and you pay at the campground.  There are dispersed campsites options nearby, as well as parking areas for day-use visitors.

Your are about 4 miles from the Bill Nicholls Multi-use Trail that takes you about 100 feet high on the “Three Trestle” over another portion of the Firesteel River.

Check out, mi-trale.org.  On the horse page, you will find the equestrian trail map and other suggested places to ride in the area.  Other areas are not mapped or marked, but are easily accessible.  Additional information on camping may be found at fs.usda.gov/ottawa.