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!
Proposed Master Plan
On February 20, 2025, the Bergland Township Board approved release of the proposed master plan for review and comment. The file (13 MB) can be downloaded by clicking here: Proposed Master Plan, February 2025 Comments may be sent to: Bergland Township Planning...
Tax Collection & Treasurer Office Hours
Friday, February 28 is the last day for winter tax collection! Treasurer Shawna Lundwall will not be in the office for her usual Tuesday hours this week; instead, hours will be Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Feb. 2025 Budget Planning Meeting
The Township Board will hold a planning meeting for the FY 2025-2026 budget at 6:30 pm on February 13th at the Township Hall.
Seeking Planning Commission & ZBA Applicants
Bergland Township is accepting letters of interest to fill one three-year term on the Planning Commission and one three-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The Planning Commission, which meets monthly, engages in long-range planning for township...
Jan. 2025 Township Board Meeting w/Recreation Plan Public Hearing
The first Township Board meeting of 2025 will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, January 16, at the Township Hall. The meeting will begin with a public hearing offering final opportunity for public comment on the 2025-2029 Recreation Plan, prior to the Board considering...
Planning Commission January 2025 Meeting
The 2025 annual/organizational meeting of the Bergland Township Planning Commission will be held at 6 pm, January 9, at the Township Hall, 101 Pine St., Bergland. It will include review of the latest draft of the proposed master plan.
Quick Link for Residents
Permits & Ordinances
Get permits for building construction and view ordinances.
Zoning
Visit our page with information on zoning and our planning commission.
Township Board Schedule
Click to view our PDF meeting schedule.
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!