Covered Wagon Camp Resort

Shade trees and roomy lots define the layout at Covered Wagon Camp Resort in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, where sites run large enough to accommodate families comfortably across a season that stretches from mid-April through October. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available, and the campground also has a pool and a pond on the grounds. Sites vary in quality, though, and backing in can be difficult on the narrower interior roads where large poles positioned near the spaces limit maneuvering room.

Cleanliness has been a point of division among reviewers. One camper described the restrooms and showers as dirty and poorly maintained, while another noted they were clean and family-friendly, if dated. The campground enforces a visitor fee for day guests, which a few campers found strict given the limited organized activities on site. WiFi is listed as an amenity, and a dump station is available for RV users passing through.

"The campground has roomy lots with shade trees on most," noted one reviewer, who also flagged that the facilities are older and could use updates. Pets are allowed, and reservations can be made in advance, which matters during summer holiday weekends when last-minute spots do occasionally open but availability is not guaranteed. Campers planning a broader trip through this part of southeastern Michigan can find additional campgrounds around Temperance to compare. Those wanting a more developed RV stop might consider Monroe-Toledo North KOA a few miles to the north.