Best RV Parks near Ottawa National Forest

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Best RV Sites Near Ottawa National Forest, MI (110)

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Recent RV Reviews In Ottawa National Forest

496 Reviews of 110 Ottawa National Forest Campgrounds


  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Trout Lake Campground
    Sep. 24, 2024

    North Trout Lake Campground

    Nice State Campground

    You get a relatively flat site, fire ring, a picnic table, hand pump for water and vault toilets along with a beautiful clear water lake. There's a boat launch and firewood for sale. Reservations need to be made and paid online even if your fcfs. Cell phone and data are okay. There is tire noise from Highway M.

    Very few folks around in September!

    Honeymooned here in 1975. The location on the lake is beautiful. We camped here many times over the years. In tents, VW campers, trailers until about 20 years ago. Got a Sprinter RV this year and we're camped here now.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bose Lake Campsite
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Bose Lake Campsite

    Bose lake campsite

    Single campsite on small lake. Room for small camper in parking less than 15 foot. Fire ring and picknick table. Road to get in is narrow and pot holed.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wolf Lake Campsite
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Wolf Lake Campsite

    Wolf lake campsite

    Small campsite along paved road,fire ring and picnic table ,wilderness toilet. Stayed two nights in September it was quiet fishing was so so. I had 8 foot pop up could fit a 20 footer easy or tent camp. Seen two fire ring along the right shore of lake accessable by water.

  • Adam A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Gogebic State Park
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Lake Gogebic State Park

    Nice Spot, easy on and off highway.

    We stayed here the 2nd week of October. They were actually turning the water off for the year when we left. We had the park mostly to ourselves. They water access is nice and it is right off a main highway, although it was not too noisy. There are some state park hiking trails access from campground, also. Facilities were pretty standard state park fair.  Sites seem to have plenty of room.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Ontonagon Township Park Campground
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Ontonagon Township Park Campground

    Been coming here for years…

    We love the area. Very nice people, well run campground. Staying on Lake Superior is almost always beautiful. Sunsets are amazing!! The sites are generous and partially wooded. Drawbacks, no laundry facilities, even in town. Stores, restaurants and gas stations nearby but expensive. (Though there is a dollar store) They do not take reservations, so it’s a gamble to just show up. You really have to be there, in person by 7AM to wait in line to get a site.

    Overall, great place to stay!!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Rustic Outpost Camp
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Rustic Outpost Camp

    Great Rustic Campground

    Awesome little campground on the south side of the Porcupines. It’s in a convenient location to the hiking around the park. The sites are large, the campground is small (and quiet) and there’s even a creek that runs along the west side of the campground. We stayed in site 1. If you do cook using the fire pit grates, they do not have them here in the fire pits at this campground. You need to reserve sites and check in at the visitor center before you head to the site. I’d highly recommend this place to anybody in a tent especially!

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Lake
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Franklin Lake

    Quiet campground

    Beautiful campground had site 45 one week and site 72 the next both fcfs. Campground was quiet and clean. For those with out power there is outlets in shelter in middle of campground to charge batteries. Had phone service through boost mobile enough to stream movies

  • wThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arbor Vitae Campground
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Arbor Vitae Campground

    Quiet but nothing going on

    Came to this campground for 3 days to hang out at the fireman’s picnic in arborvitae. The campground is old as dirt, had a nice lake for swimming and fishing but that’s it. Tiny game room with Pac-Man . 2 wash machines and couple dryers. The sites are very small. Electricity has no breakers to shut the juice off before hook up which is very dangerous . Water is good pressure. All in all the campground works if you don’t want to do anything and just sleep.

  • C S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ontonagon Township Park Campground
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Ontonagon Township Park Campground

    Holding spots for people who may never even come

    They don't do reservations, but despite having 10+ sites available, they're holding them for people who may never come.

  • Lidia K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Luna White Deer Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Luna White Deer Campground

    Simple, beautiful wooded campground

    We stayed at site 2 in the first loop on White Deer Lake. Site 7 on the water seemed like it would be a good site too, although there were steps on site 7. Site 1 and 2 had a trail between them that would make for a great double site, but they're each private enough that neighbors wouldn't be a bother. Site 2 had about 4 steps down to the tent pad that was easily large enough for our 10 person tent, the ground there mossy and grassy. The rest of the site by the picnic table and fire pit was lightly graveled. The fire pit deep and the removable grill grate perfect for the burgers and steaks we had while there. There is a single stall vault toilet for the white deer loop which was a little unfortunate as many times during the summer weekend, it was occupied when I walked over. Still it was stocked with TP, clean and spacious for a single stall. White Deer lake had a nice swimming beach area, the trail around the lake had many sandy access areas that my husband enjoyed some shoreline fishing. He caught a 9 inch bass and some panfish. Mosquitos were present, but not the worst I've ever experienced, the biting flies were plentiful, but stayed away with the help of a thermacell. Overall, we had a great weekend and would come back.

  • S P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF

    Quiet - by design

    Lake Cunard campground was designated a "Quiet" campground several years ago - one of only two in the 18 different Northern Highlands American Legion state forest campgrounds. That means no "noise producing devices", including generators, radios, TV's, video games, guitars, etc. No means none. Prohibited. It's good to know this before booking a reservation!

    Also note that the posted rules for ALL campgrounds read, "At no time may a person engage in.. boisterous, unreasonably loud..or conduct that tends to cause a disturbance" - defined as " interfering with another person's enjoyment of the forest". 

    This transition in 2019 was perhaps difficult for long time visitors at Cunard to adjust to. However, the quieter experience there has become a favorite of many who appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. 👍 It is an older, more rustic property - and could use some updates (ie new toilets), but if you're looking for that serene Northwoods experience - Go!!

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Courtney Lake Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Courtney Lake Campground

    Very quiet and relaxing

    We tented on lot 7 during the second week of June. It was very quiet. I was lucky to find this gem and you will only have spotty phone service at best. My dog had more fun than I did and we did a lot of hiking.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Baraga State Park
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Baraga State Park

    Camp sites are WAY too close together

    I can hear my neighbors talking at their campsite from mine. We are packed in here like sardines.

    Beautiful area, though. Caught a rainbow just as we were setting up camp. And they had wood and ice.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Bewabic State Park
    May. 30, 2024

    Bewabic State Park

    Nice State park!

    Really nice park! Some sites suffer from rather uneven parking spots with odd fire pit placements. There are plenty of really nice spots however. The Forrest is mature and very pretty, deer and other wildlife are abundant….including the Canada geese who leave their greasy calling cards all over the grassy lakeside areas. The nearby town has most of what you need. Overall, nice and quiet state park!

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tipler Trails
    Oct. 27, 2023

    Tipler Trails

    Ride the Trails or relax by fishing in the pond

    Jake from the Dyrt here! Tipler Trails is a great Wisconsin spot to camp, especially if you like riding ATV's or fishing!  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Black River Harbor Campground
    Oct. 21, 2023

    Black River Harbor Campground

    Very Nice!

    This is one of the nicest USFS campgrounds we’ve stayed in. It’s freshly paved, including each camp spot’s parking area, so they’re relatively flat. It’s more open and clean and cared for than most USFS campgrounds we’ve stayed in.  

    It’s $16/night, self pay at the iron ranger. No host, no dump station, no recycling. There’s water (closed when we were there though), a trash bin, and vault toilets. 

    There’s a nice walk near site 18 to a scenic overlook of the lake, and if you keep going past the overlook there are stairs that take you down to the boat ramp, beach, day use area, trail to the falls, etc. Really nice lush beautiful green trail. 

    A few sites have a “view” of the lake, meaning you can see the water through the trees. #18 has the best view of the water. No cell service at the campground but Verizon and ATT had a very weak sporadic signal from our site (#20). This signal went away everywhere else in the campground though. 

    Flies and mosquitoes were annoying!

  • Jill M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bob Lake Campground
    Sep. 22, 2023

    Bob Lake Campground

    Secluded, serene & beautiful.

    Our campsite possibly was the best one  The Beaver Lodge Interpreted Trail System is a good hike. Bathrooms are conveniently located. Cell phone service isnt good, but didnt come for that.A great get away.. I gave  a 5 star, for the beauty.

  • Brandon L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bewabic State Park
    Aug. 31, 2023

    Bewabic State Park

    Nice Weekend Spot

    Nice spot to hit up for the weekend. Fairly large sites and the bathhouse was rather clean. Downside if your into biking there isn’t much options other than the roadways. Didn’t check out the beach as it was cool out but seems pretty decent with large grassy area.

  • Ellery K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground
    Aug. 30, 2023

    Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground

    Great hiking trails nearby

    2 day stay in mid august was absolutely lovely (bring bug spray). -> gorgeous hikes nearby (hiking around Clark lake is an 8-10 mile trek that’s gorgeous the whole way -> bathrooms kept clean -> nice and quiet -> beautiful views of the forest from every campground (not just staring at other campers), very private.



Guide to Ottawa National Forest

Camping near Ottawa National Forest, Michigan, offers a mix of stunning natural beauty and a variety of campgrounds to suit different preferences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly spot, there's something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the area. Many campers recommend checking out the East and West trails bordering the Presque Isle River. One reviewer mentioned, "The East and West trails bordering the Presque Isle River are worth the drive to get there."
  • Fishing and Boating: Enjoy fishing on Lake Superior or take a leisurely boat ride. A camper shared, "Did a pontoon rental for a day and enjoyed fishing on Lake Superior and taking a leisurely cruise up the Ontonagon River."
  • Beach Activities: Spend time at the beach across from Union River Big Bear Campground. One visitor noted, "There's a free beach across the street. You need to take the stairs down to it."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A review for Bond Falls Campground states, "Beautiful sites, some very private and right on the lake."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds are well-maintained. A visitor at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground mentioned, "Clean facilities. Wood and ice available onsite."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peacefulness of the area. One reviewer at Sparrow Rapids Campground said, "Quiet, no frills campground by a river out in the woods."

What you should know:

  • Reservations: Some campgrounds do not take reservations. A camper at Ontonagon Township Park Campground noted, "They do not take reservations, so it’s a gamble to just show up."
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping warned, "Lots of mosquitos and a few biting flies darting at your head."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A reviewer at Union River Big Bear Campground mentioned, "There is a dump station, but no sewer."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. One camper at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground said, "There was also a nice, modern playground."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys. A visitor at Union Bay Campground mentioned, "There was also a hut with a plethora of games and toys."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Protect your family from insects. A camper at Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping advised, "Bring bug nets!!!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites may be tight for larger rigs. A reviewer at Union River Big Bear Campground noted, "Some sites have more room than others."
  • Use Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups. A camper at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground mentioned, "30 amp service, but no water at the sites."
  • Arrive Early: Popular spots fill up quickly. A visitor at Ontonagon Township Park Campground said, "You really have to be there, in person by 7 AM to wait in line to get a site."

Camping near Ottawa National Forest, Michigan, provides a great escape into nature with plenty of options for everyone. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Ottawa National Forest?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Ottawa National Forest is Land O' Lakes Nature RV Resort with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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