Lake Ottawa Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- 24 hours/ day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 46.0808, -88.7600
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Lake Ottawa Campground is in a beautiful forested northwoods setting located 5 miles southwest of Iron River, MI, on the Iron River Ranger District.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lake Ottawa Campground free?
No. Lake Ottawa Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lake Ottawa Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Lake Ottawa Campground?
Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days, except as otherwise posted. 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 2 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.
Nearby
- LAKE OTTAWA PAVILION0.4 mi
- Lake Ottawa Campground0.5 mi
- Golden Lake Campground8.6 mi
- Paint River Forks Campground10.7 mi
- Kentuck Lake Campground12.1 mi
- Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)13.0 mi
- Franklin Lake15.2 mi
- FRANKLIN LAKE16.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
