Openings · last 7 days
9
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-272249
When Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground reopens
Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
18
Openings · last 90 days
22
Only 22 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 47 monitored sites
Of the 611 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 212 open for online reservation · 182 reserved · 217 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 47 monitored sites, 37 can be reserved online and 10 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
65.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 212 of 611 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online65.3%
Open site-nights212 / 611
Reserved (of online inventory)182 / 394
Weekday openings154
Weekend openings58
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 154 fall on weekdays and 58 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 212 of 611 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 46 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 005 | 9 |
| 006 | 9 |
| 008 | 9 |
| 014 | 9 |
| 016 | 9 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
212 open site-nights across 31 sites at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 34 2-night, 31 3-night, 16 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 005.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 88 ft. 46 sites take 25 ft, 45 sites take 35 ft, 40 sites take 40 ft.
All 31 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 006 | 55 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 014 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 016 | 38 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 018 | 80 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 019 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 025 | 61 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 026 | 71 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 028 | 59 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 029 | 54 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 031 | 56 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 035 | 88 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 037 | 57 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 038 | 60 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 048 | 51 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 036 | 52 ft | None | 7 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 040 | 45 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 041 | 54 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 042 | 50 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 043 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 044 | 48 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 007 | 50 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 017 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 030 | 52 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 023 | 38 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 30 |
| 039 | 53 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 045 | 53 ft | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 22, Sep 28 |
| 020 | 38 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 033 | 46 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 30 |
| 046 | 31 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 30 |
About Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Overview
Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground is located seven miles southwest of Watersmeet, Michigan, adjacent to the 18,327 acre Sylvania Wilderness Area. This 48-site campground provides a home base for visitors who venture into the wilderness on day outings. Also a great camping area in general or overnight camping just 5 minutes off Highway U.S. 2. Some electrical sites available, pressurized toilet facilities and an RV Dump and Water Station. Some sites are reservable but there are always sites available on a first come first serve basis as well!
Recreation
Sylvania's abundant lakes provide plentiful non-motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. Other popular activities include hiking and viewing wildlife.
Facilities
This campground consists of four camping loops with a total of 48 campsites and provides drive-in campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. All sites are spaced with natural vegetation for screening. Each campsite offers a wood table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. Drinking water is provided by faucets in loops 2, 3, and 4, while two flush toilet facilities and one accessible vault toilet are evenly spaced throughout the campground. Also located adjacent to the campground is a day use facility that has a picnic area, canoe access landings, trailheads and a swimming beach. Located adjacent to the campground is a water and sewage dump station for RV's. Some sites are reservable on Recreation.gov but other sites are on a first come, first serve basis and typically there is always a site available.
Natural Features
The old-growth forests and pristine lakes in the region provide habitat for a wide range of animal and plant life, including rare orchids, bald eagles, loons and osprey. The wilderness contains 34 named lakes, some with sandy beaches and others surrounded by record-size red and white pines.
The Ottawa National Forest is comprised of nearly one million acres and is located in the western reaches of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The forest's rolling, forest covered hills extend from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. Lakes, rivers and waterfalls are found throughout this beautiful landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Bond Falls located about 20 minutes North East. Porcupine Mountains located about 1 hour North West. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore located about 2 hours North East. Keweenaw Peninsula is located about 1.5 hours North.
47 monitored sites10 FCFS sitesRVs up to 88 ft9 with hookups44 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Watersmeet, MI, take US 2 west approximately 3.5 miles to County Road 535, turn left onto County Road 535 and travel approximately 3.5 miles to the Sylvania Wilderness Recreation Area entrance on left.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-272249 · facility
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?
Reservations for Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 212 of 611 tracked site-nights are currently open (34.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 22 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground in the last 7 days, 18 over 30 days and 22 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?
31 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 005. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
45 of the 46 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 88 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?
September 2026, with 212 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 611.
When is the next open date at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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