Ontonagon County, Michigan
Welcome to Bergland Township
Bergland Township, located in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is the Gateway to Lake Gogebic, the U.P.’s largest inland lake!
The township government provides a variety of important public services: fire protection, water and sewer utilities, parks, cemeteries, building and zoning permitting, assessment and taxation, and elections. Bergland Township is governed by a five-member board of trustees.
Our township is nestled in the million-acre Ottawa National Forest and slightly south of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan’s largest state park. Outdoor activities are plentiful in both the summer and the winter. There is easy access to hundreds of miles of off-road vehicle, snowmobile, and hiking trails. The Bergland Township Park is a pleasant and convenient home base for recreation.
Come stay with us awhile!
Discounted Fall Camping Fees!
Camping fees have been set at a discounted nightly rate of $15 from the nights of September 29 through October 12! The campground will close for the season on October 13.
September 16 Planning Commission meeting CANCELED
NOTICE Due to an expected lack of quorum, the regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for September 16, 2025, HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Planning Commission Vacancy – Letters of Interest
The Township Board is accepting letters of interest from applicants for a partial term (approx. two years remaining) on the Planning Commission. (Applicants must be registered to vote in either Bergland Township or another Michigan jurisdiction). The Planning...
Notice of Special Meeting of Township Board (8/25/2025)
Special Meeting Notice The Bergland Township Board will meet onMonday, August 25, 2025, at 6:30 pm Location:Bergland Township Hall101 Pine StreetBergland, MI 49910 Purpose: Approve meeting minutes from theJuly 17 regular meeting and August 11 special meeting Posted...
Notice of Special Meeting of Planning Commission (regarding setbacks)
The Bergland Township Planning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting for August 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Town Hall, 101 Pine St, Bergland. This meeting will contain the previously noticed public hearing to accept comments on a proposed amendment to side yard...
Treasurer Vacancy – Letters of Interest
The office of Bergland Township Treasurer will become vacant at the end of August 21, 2025. The Township Board is accepting letters of interest from qualified applicants (must be registered to vote in Bergland Township). In a letter of interest, please include an...
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Permits & Ordinances
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Zoning
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Township Board Schedule
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Visitor Activities
State Parks and National Forest
Bergland Township is located near the south end of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park – Michigan’s largest state park. Just south of the township is Lake Gogebic State Park. The Ottawa National Forest is all around Bergland and offers a million acres of land for both developed and undeveloped recreation activities. The Trap Hills, in the northeastern part of the township, offer interesting terrain for sightseeing and trail sports.
Camp on Lake Gogebic
On Bergland Bay, the Bergland Township Campground offers 21 campsites, many with views of the glistening waters of Lake Gogebic. Gorgeous sunrise and sunset views from this slice of paradise featuring sand beach, playground, showers and toilets. Great for tenting or RVs.
Simple sites. Beautiful views.
Activities
Lake Gogebic is the largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is our #1 attraction. We have a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy in Bergland Township as well as the surrounding areas. Enjoy the following activities:
- Boating
- Fishing
- Camping
- Color tours
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Cross country skiing
- Snowmobiling and ORVing
- And more
Come and visit any time of the year!