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
Todd Z
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Loop 1
Site 24; great campground with beautiful lake; great for kayaking; sites off lake seem larger and more spaced apart; nice bike rides around quiet roads; no electricity but water available off sites and good; bathrooms good but no showers. Perfect fall scenery too. Very peaceful. Will make this a regular annual late season visit.
Todd Z
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Loop 1
Site 24; great campground with beautiful lake; great for kayaking; sites off lake seem larger and more spaced apart; nice bike rides around quiet roads; no electricity but water available off sites and good; bathrooms good but no showers. Perfect fall scenery too. Very peaceful. Will make this a regular annual late season visit.
Mary S
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful, peaceful place. : )
Mary S
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful, peaceful place. : )
Caitlin K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop 1
Wow! What a beautiful campground! Definitely a hidden gem for Iron River MI. Bathrooms were always super clean and hosts were friendly when driving around. We will make sure to camp here again! The only thing we wished the campground had were showers, so maybe in the future?! Otherwise, it’s camping. Go jump in the lake. ;)
Caitlin K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop 1
Wow! What a beautiful campground! Definitely a hidden gem for Iron River MI. Bathrooms were always super clean and hosts were friendly when driving around. We will make sure to camp here again! The only thing we wished the campground had were showers, so maybe in the future?! Otherwise, it’s camping. Go jump in the lake. ;)
Bradley B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop 1
It was a wonderful week off camping and with be back in August!!!
Bradley B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop 1
It was a wonderful week off camping and with be back in August!!!
Michael A
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop 1
Great host and clean bathrooms!
Michael A
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop 1
Great host and clean bathrooms!
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
