Warning
GeneralThe Lake Ottawa Pavilion will be closed for the 2026 season due to rehabilitation work needed to the interior and exterior of the building.Please check back for updates and the status of this facility. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
About Lake Ottawa Campground
Number of accommodations: 24
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (48)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Ottawa Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, spacious and clean sites, and pleasant amenities like a great beach area and walking trails. While some guests encountered issues with bathroom availability and site suitability for tents, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing eagerness to return. The campground offers a peaceful atmosphere and opportunities for nature appreciation, despite minor maintenance concerns.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Ottawa Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, spacious and clean sites, and pleasant amenities like a great beach area and walking trails. While some guests encountered issues with bathroom availability and site suitability for tents, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing eagerness to return. The campground offers a peaceful atmosphere and opportunities for nature appreciation, despite minor maintenance concerns.
Review Summary
Tonya O
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop 1
Spacious sites. Clean restrooms. Respectful neighbors. Great beach area with clear water. Nice walking trails. Had such a good time we went again a few weeks later.
Tonya O
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop 1
Spacious sites. Clean restrooms. Respectful neighbors. Great beach area with clear water. Nice walking trails. Had such a good time we went again a few weeks later.
Jessica R
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Loop 2
Love the campground! It was peaceful and beautiful. Can't wait to come back.
Jessica R
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Loop 2
Love the campground! It was peaceful and beautiful. Can't wait to come back.
Anjila R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Loop 1
This was our family's most favorite campground! Can't wait to return. The fresh asphalt was so nice for the kids to ride scooters on, the secret trails to the lake were perfect for morning swims and putting in our canoe, the large and private sites brought such closeness to nature! We especially loved the 6 loons and all their calls, and catching the crayfish (albeit invasive) that my youngest son kept calling hamsters. Can't recommend this place enough!
Anjila R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Loop 1
This was our family's most favorite campground! Can't wait to return. The fresh asphalt was so nice for the kids to ride scooters on, the secret trails to the lake were perfect for morning swims and putting in our canoe, the large and private sites brought such closeness to nature! We especially loved the 6 loons and all their calls, and catching the crayfish (albeit invasive) that my youngest son kept calling hamsters. Can't recommend this place enough!
Parna B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Loop 1
The stay was very nice. We stayed 3 nights. Bathroom was very clean and it has flushable commode which was a lovely surprise. We might come back to stay at fall ..
Parna B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Loop 1
The stay was very nice. We stayed 3 nights. Bathroom was very clean and it has flushable commode which was a lovely surprise. We might come back to stay at fall ..
William C
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Loop 2
We reserved site 28 for 4 nights. On Recreation.gov site 28 was shown as available for a small tent. There is no area on that site for a tent as most of the site is a paved driveway. Luckily we were able to switch sites and did enjoy our stay. Most facilities were well maintained. We did wish that more detailed information about the campground area had been available such as detailed trail maps. I know we were there late in the season, mid September, but after the first day we did not see the host. The host site advertised firewood but had no way to pay for it and there was little firewood available.
Over all this is a very nice peaceful campground next to a beautiful lake.
William C
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Loop 2
We reserved site 28 for 4 nights. On Recreation.gov site 28 was shown as available for a small tent. There is no area on that site for a tent as most of the site is a paved driveway. Luckily we were able to switch sites and did enjoy our stay. Most facilities were well maintained. We did wish that more detailed information about the campground area had been available such as detailed trail maps. I know we were there late in the season, mid September, but after the first day we did not see the host. The host site advertised firewood but had no way to pay for it and there was little firewood available.
Over all this is a very nice peaceful campground next to a beautiful lake.
Location Lake Ottawa Campground
Address:
2832 Lake Ottawa Road
Iron River, MI, 49935
United States
- From Iron River, Mi., travel west on US 2, turn south on M 73, travel approximately 3/4 mile, turn west on Lake Ottawa Road and travel approximately 4 miles to the campground.
- From Watersmeet, Mi., travel 28 miles east on US 2, turn south on M 73, travel approximately 3/4 mile, turn west on Lake Ottawa Road and travel approximately 4 miles to the campground.
Lake Ottawa Campground is accessible from US 2, which is approximately 3/4 mile from the campground via M 73 and Lake Ottawa Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.075 / -88.7659
Elevation: 470 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days. After this time, you must move to another campground or dispersed site for at least 24 hours.
- Campers must occupy the site the first night.
- Eight people and two motorized vehicles are allowed per campsite with a maximum of one RV or camper trailer and two tents per camping site or three tents per camping site.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Lake Ottawa Campground Map
- This campground is open to OHV’s. OHV’s must stay on the roadway or camping spur.
- This campground is operated by Camp Host, LLC under a special use permit with the Ottawa National Forest.
- Lake Ottawa Pavillion will be closed for the 2026 season due to rehabilitation work needed to the interior and exterior of the building. We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe Lake Ottawa Pavilion will be closed for the 2026 season due to rehabilitation work needed to the interior and exterior of the building.Please check back for updates and the status of this facility. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
