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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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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (61)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Ottawa Campground offers a beautiful setting with lovely forested sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for family camping. The campground features clean facilities, including flush toilets, and well-maintained sites with privacy. However, some campers experienced issues with site accessibility, particularly steep driveways and inadequate picnic areas, along with occasional maintenance concerns. Overall, many visitors express a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Ottawa Campground offers a beautiful setting with lovely forested sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for family camping. The campground features clean facilities, including flush toilets, and well-maintained sites with privacy. However, some campers experienced issues with site accessibility, particularly steep driveways and inadequate picnic areas, along with occasional maintenance concerns. Overall, many visitors express a desire to return.
Review Summary
Aaron R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Loop 1
There was a group of younger people that were completely disrespectful. They were lighting off fireworks, the dogs were not leashed.
Location & Directions for Lake Ottawa Campground
2832 Lake Ottawa Road, Iron River, MI 49935 United States
Elevation: 470 ft
Getting There
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<li>From Iron River, Mi., travel west on US 2, turn south on M 73, travel approximately 3/4 mi, turn west on Lake Ottawa Road and travel approximately 4 mi to the campground. </li>
<li>From Watersmeet, Mi., travel 28 mi east on US 2, turn sou...
- From Iron River, Mi., travel west on US 2, turn south on M 73, travel approximately 3/4 mi, turn west on Lake Ottawa Road and travel approximately 4 mi to the campground.
- From Watersmeet, Mi., travel 28 mi east on US 2, turn south on M 73, travel approximately 3/4 mi, turn west on Lake Ottawa Road and travel approximately 4 mi to the campground.
Highway access
Lake Ottawa Campground is accessible from US 2, which is approximately 3/4 mile from the campground via M 73 and Lake Ottawa Road.
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: October 18, 2026
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