The City of Negaunee hopes to build a 71-site campground and trailhead for off-road vehicles and snowmobiles if it wins a $3.7 million Competitive Outdoor Recreation Tourism Grant, which is aimed at economic recovery in the tourism, travel, and outdoor recreation sectors. The campground is planned for a 12.1-acre lot off County Road 480 with a trailhead nearby on 4.7 acres off Rail Street. The location provides access to Iron Ore Heritage Trail and state snowmobile route No. 8.
A recent study by the Lake Superior Community Partnership estimates that approximately 58 seasonal jobs could result from the project. At 100% capacity, the campground would generate $653,200 each year in gross sales. Read more here.
