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Otter Lake Park Campground

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Managed by the Village of Otter Lake, this established campground sits within a city park and gives campers direct access to Otter Lake's sandy swimming beach, a boat launch, and on-site kayak rentals at $7 per hour. The season runs April 15 through October 15. Sites are shaded by mature trees but tend to run small, which reviewers note can make maneuvering larger units a challenge. An ORV trail borders the campground, which means dirt bike activity is part of the ambient noise here.

Full hookups are available, including electric, water, and sewer connections, along with a dump station and drive-in access. The showers draw consistent praise from campers, who describe them as unusually high-quality for a campground setting. Bathrooms, however, are reportedly poorly ventilated and can get hot and humid. A laundry facility with a utility sink rounds out the amenities. Rustic sites exist, but the single restroom serving that area is a significant walk from those spots, a detail worth considering when booking.

Alyssa C. notes the campground is "ORV trail butts up to the campground so bring your dirt bikes," and the same reviewer flags that bug spray is a practical necessity. The camp store is minimal and closes early, so stocking up on ice and supplies before arriving makes sense. Campers using this as a base for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will find the location workable. Those wanting more options in the region can explore campsites near Otisville, or consider Genesee Otter Lake Campground about 1.5 miles to the southwest.

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Map & DirectionsOtter Lake Park Campground is located in Michigan near Otisville

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Directions

From jct Eleventh & Genesee in center of town: Go 1 block W on Genesee.

Address

5902 Genesee Avenue
Otter Lake, MI 48464

Coordinates

43.21439742 N
83.45820718 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+18107934258

Drive Time

28 min from Flint, MI
39 min from Saginaw, MI
45 min from Bay City, MI
1 hr from Midland, MI

Reviews5 Camper Reviews - Otter Lake Park Campground

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Campers regularly cited friendly owners, family-friendly amenities, and quality facilities including updated bathrooms. A common theme was the beautiful lake setting with recreational opportunities, though some noted site conditions lack grass and can be messy.

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Alyssa C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 2, 2025

Beautiful views & so much to do!

We tent camped in site #56. I will say the sites are on the smaller side, but you can make do. The lake is soooo beautiful and you can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2 person small boat for $10/hour. Laundry facility is nice and cheap, with a great sink to wash dishes. Bathrooms are poorly vented and gets so hot & humid, but I will say the showers are in-home quality for a campground! The owners are so nice and friendly. ORV trail butts up to the campground so bring your dirt bikes! We had a small trailer and they had no issue with us at all. Very good swimming beach with tons of places to take in the peaceful views. Playground is large and nice with a new basketball court and Gaga ball. Bring your bug spray and get ready to enjoy serene nature. Oh and I love how affordable it is :)

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Brian O.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

Nice place, but...

We stayed for two nights, and enjoyed our stay for the most part. But our main reason to be there was to visit nearby Pictured rocks national lakeshore.
Otter lake itself is nice, and picturesque, i wish we'd had time to use our canoe to explore it, or even to take advantage of the beach. The grounds are full of trees and the sites are all shady.
the owners are friendly, and it is very family oriented, kids everywhere. Although it's miles out of town, there is a nearby restaurant at Buckhorn resort. The camp store is rather minimal, and you can't get ice after it closes, so watch your cooler ( we didn't).
All in all, it's a very pretty getaway and I'd normally give it 4 stars except that we were staying in the rustic sites, and the is only one restroom. it's large and clean, but it's like 3 city blocks away. There's really no excuse not to have a couple porta-johns near those sites, especially since half of them have a view of a large shipping container in the overflow parking anyway.

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Month of VisitJuly

Bob V.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 4, 2019

Our first camping outing with our new Grand Design Imagine 2500RL trailer

Close to Munising and Pictured Rocks.

Andrea B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018

Off the beaten path

This is the Otter Lake campground near Munising MI. We only stayed one night. They do have laundry available with the noisiest dryer I have ever heard :). They buildings could use a bit up keep, they have kayak rentals, and nice play area for kids. The sites do not have grass so it is a bit messy- may be tough for larger units to navigate around. Campground is small and the people are nice.

Nona A.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 11, 2017

Wonderful Place to camp

I grew up in Otter lake spent lot's of summers running around the campground and beach area. I haven't stayed in the campground for years but I have visited friends staying in the campground. The campground is right in town and there are a few stores you can walk to. There is a boat launch, park and a beach. This is a modern campground and has updated bathrooms with showers. Water and dump station. Sites have electrical hook ups. The beach area is nice and sandy, lots of places to fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Otter Lake Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Otter Lake Park Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Otter Lake Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Otter Lake Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Otter Lake Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Otter Lake Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Otter Lake Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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