The Lake Ottawa Pavilion location is in Watersmeet, Michigan
49969. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Lake Ottawa Pavilion facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
E23979 Us 2 East
Watersmeet
Michigan
49969
Phone number
906-358-4724
Email
mdsimpson@fs.fed.us
Campground information Watersmeet, Michigan
Overview
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The Lake Ottawa Pavilion, located within the Lake Ottawa Recreation Area, sits in a beautiful north woods setting; along the shore of Lake Ottawa. The Civilian Conservation Corps-era pavilion provides a large indoor gathering area complete with picnic tables, limited seating and a fireplace.
Recreation
Lake Ottawa is a clear lake with a natural sandy bottom, providing excellent swimming opportunities. Just a short walk from the pavilion is the Lake Ottawa campground and trailhead for the Ge Che hiking trail. The Ge Che trail provides approximately nine miles of hiking opportunities; winding through the campground, day use area and surrounding northern hardwood forest. Spend the night in the Lake Ottawa campground. Choose from campsites located along the lakeshore or those nestled in a forest setting. The boat landing has ample parking and provides anglers with access to this fishery. Anglers enjoy fishing for trout, bass, walleye, and pan-fish.
Facilities
The Lake Ottawa pavilion offers an enclosed pavilion with a fireplace. Surrounding the pavilion is a very large picnic area complete with water bubblers, picnic tables and grills. The area also has a swimming beach and athletic field for family fun. Co-located within the pavilion are flush toilets and change rooms.
Natural Features
Lake Ottawa is almost completely surrounded by National Forest System land, providing a lovely view of the shoreline and forest.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Ottawa campground offers 32 campsites, paved access roads, pressurized water system, flush toilets, a trailer dump station, and a picnic shelter with two stone fireplaces and original log picnic tables which were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s. Each campsite has natural vegetation providing some privacy from neighboring sites.
Located in the general area is Lake Ottawa, Brule Lake, Hagerman Lake, Brule River, Bass Lake, and miles of hiking trails. Lake Ottawa is a deep cold water lake that provides fishermen with a good variety of game fish. There is a boat landing with ample parking to access Lake Ottawa.
The Ge Che hiking and ski trail and the Historic Mile Post Zero/Treaty Tree trail provide hiking opportunities through northern hardwood forests.
The almost one million acres of the Ottawa National Forest are located in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The forest extends from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. The area is rich in wildlife viewing opportunities; breathtaking views of rolling hills dotted with lakes, rivers and waterfalls; and spectacular fall colors.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations
- If you cancel reservation at least 14 days prior to check in date, all recreation fees, minus a $10 cancellation fee and the reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) will be refunded.
- If you cancel reservation less than 14 days prior to check in date, you forfeit the entire total paid.
No Show
Staff will hold facility until check-in time on the arrival date.
For more information about rules and reservation policies, visit the Recreaiton.gov Rules and Reservations Policy page.
Frequently Asked Questions About E23979 Us 2 East Watersmeet, MI
How do I make a reservation with Lake Ottawa Pavilion?
To make reservations at Lake Ottawa Pavilion, you can call the office at 906-358-4724.
Recreation Fee
$100.00 per day
Reservation Fee
- $8.00 per reservation if made on-line
- $9.00 per reservation if made through the call center
The reservation fee is non-refundable.
Where is Lake Ottawa Pavilion located?
The Lake Ottawa Pavilion is located at E23979 Us 2 East in Watersmeet,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Lake Ottawa Pavilion have tent or RV camping?
Lake Ottawa Pavilion offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 906-358-4724 to make sure things haven’t changed.