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!
Zoning Presentation CANCELED
The presentation of the new draft zoning ordinance that was scheduled as a special meeting on Thursday, November 20, at 4 pm, HAS BEEN CANCELED. (This is due to a personal matter for the consultant and will be rescheduled.) The regular board meeting scheduled at 6:30...
November 18 Planning Commission Meeting CANCELED
Due to the closeness in timing of the November 20 joint Township Board / Planning Commission meeting, the regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 18, 2025 HAS BEEN CANCELED.
1st Public Draft of Zoning Ordinance Posted
The first public review draft of the new Zoning Ordinance has been released. (This does not begin an official review period; it is merely the first draft that is being publicized.) This version, dated November 3, will be discussed at the public meeting at 4 pm on...
Notice of Public Meeting: Finntown
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF ASSESSOR'S PLATSOF FINNTOWN NORTH AND FINNTOWN SOUTH PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public meeting will be held at 6:00 PM EST on November 10, 2025, at the Bergland Town Hall, 101 Pine St, Bergland, MI. The meeting will be to discuss and review...
Notice of Joint Special Meeting of Township Board and Planning Commission (11/20/2025)
Special Meeting Notice The Bergland Township Board and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting for an overview of the current draft of the new Zoning Ordinance at 4:00 pm on November 20, 2025, at the Town Hall, 101 Pine St, Bergland. Consultant North of...
Seeking Applicants for Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTICE Bergland Township is accepting letters of interest to fill a three-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBA meets infrequently, as needed to consider zoning variances and other appeals. Under the current Zoning Ordinance, the role of the ZBA is...
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
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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!