Lake Ottawa Camp
Its 31 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $22 per night, and it is open from 05-22 to 09-15. Lake Ottawa Camp is a National Forest campground near Iron, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Lake Ottawa Campground entrance. Photo: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
Lake Ottawa Camp sits inside Ottawa National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $22 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 31
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Dump station
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
31 sites in 2 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 01 |
| 02 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 02 |
| 03 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 03 |
| 04 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 04 |
| 05 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 05 |
| 06 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 06 |
| 07 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 07 |
| 08 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 08 |
| 09 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 09 |
| 10 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 10 |
| 11 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 11 |
| 12 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 12 |
| 13 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 13 |
| 14 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 14 |
| 15 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 15 |
| 16 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 16 |
| 17 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 17 |
| 18 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 18 |
| 19 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 19 |
| 20 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 20 |
| 21 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 21 |
| 22 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 22 |
| 23 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 23 |
| 24 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 24 |
| 25 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 25 |
| 26 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 26 |
| 28 | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 28 |
| 29 | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 29 |
| 30 | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 30 |
| 31 | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 31 |
| 32 | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 32 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 consecutive nights
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campground host
- On site
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft
46.0808, -88.7600 in Iron. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Lake Ottawa Camp is open from 05-22 to 09-15 , at 1,500 ft.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lake Ottawa Camp?
Sites at Lake Ottawa Camp are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10047120).
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Ottawa Camp?
Camping at Lake Ottawa Camp costs Single Site: $22 per night.
How many campsites does Lake Ottawa Camp have?
Lake Ottawa Camp has 31 campsites.
Are there pull-through sites at Lake Ottawa Camp?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Lake Ottawa Camp; 31 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Lake Ottawa Camp?
Yes, Lake Ottawa Camp has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Ottawa Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Ottawa Camp.
When is Lake Ottawa Camp open?
Lake Ottawa Camp is open from 05-22 to 09-15.
How long can you stay at Lake Ottawa Camp?
The stay limit at Lake Ottawa Camp is 14 consecutive nights.
Is there a campground host at Lake Ottawa Camp?
Yes, Lake Ottawa Camp has a campground host on site.
Who manages Lake Ottawa Camp?
Lake Ottawa Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lake Ottawa Camp
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Lake Ottawa Camp, in a straight line: Bond Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Site: $100 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Iron and campgrounds in Iron.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, water, dumpStation, fireRings, hostOnSite, stayLimit, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)