Camp Lake
Iron County, Michigan98 acresView mapDirections
Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored.
- 56 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Camp Lake in Iron County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 15 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 98 acres.
- Clarity
- 15 ft
- Max depth
- 56 ft
- Area
- 98 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Camp Lake has no grade
Camp Lake has monitoring on record from one station, but only water clarity was measured. LakeQuality’s A–F letter uses total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity against EPA National Lakes Assessment condition classes. With none of those grading measurements on record, Camp Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 15-foot median from 84 readings collected 2017–2023 is still shown as clarity, but clarity alone cannot earn a letter.
Not Rated is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Camp Lake is a 98-acre lake in Iron County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 56 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-06-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Camp Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water15 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water56 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Camp Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down. TSI 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 56 ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Camp LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Camp Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.807 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.24 µg/L/yr | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Camp Lake
Where is Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake in Iron County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 15 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 98 acres.
Is Camp Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake has a maximum depth of 56 feet. The lake covers 98 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Camp Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
84 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS84 samples · 2017–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory