Ottawa SFL sits within the Ottawa State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area, providing primitive camping access for anglers and wildlife watchers. The campground features pit toilets and requires campers to pack out their own trash, with no electric hookups or water available on-site. Reviewers note the wooded setting blocks traffic noise, while bird calls and bullfrog sounds carry across the water. The Willow Loop tends to see light use, with day-use fishing visitors coming and going while overnight campers often have the area to themselves. For additional camping options in the region, see campgrounds near Ottawa State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area.

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Ottawa SFL is located in Kansas

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39.10805541 N
97.57444482 W

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    Good Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 3/15/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 3/15/26

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 3/15/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 3/15/26

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Reviewed Jun. 5, 2025

Great Spot by The Lake

A 2 night stay on the Willow Loop. I was the only camper on the loop as the fishing folks came and went. Beautiful wooded area with no traffic sounds. Just the peaceful calls from the birds and bullfrogs.

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  • Review photo of Ottawa SFL by david S., June 5, 2025
  • Review photo of Ottawa SFL by david S., June 5, 2025
  • Review photo of Ottawa SFL by david S., June 5, 2025
Reviewed May. 1, 2021

Great get away

Camped and fished here many times and enjoyed it every time I went, primitive camping no electric or water. Has pit toilets and you have to take your trash when you leave. Have camped there from spring to fall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Ottawa SFL?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.