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Otter Lake Campground & Lodge
About
Come visit Otter Lake Campground! We are located on 92 acres in Munising, Michigan surrounded by the beautiful Hiawatha National Forest and just minutes from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. While visiting our campground, spend time enjoying the picturesque views and serenity of Otter Lake or take advantage of the close proximity to off-road trails. That's right, Otter Lake Campground has direct access to the Upper Peninsula's off-road trail system. Looking for an afternoon of shopping or a dinner out? Our campground is just minutes from Downtown Munising where you can find coffee shops, gift shops, breweries and restaurants. Whether you're looking for adventure or tranquility, Otter Lake Campground can meet your needs!
Location
Otter Lake Campground & Lodge is located in Michigan
Directions
We are located on Otter Lake in Munising, Michigan For Online Maps: Search for “Otter Lake Campground & Lodges” as the destination. Otter Lake Road is off Buckhorn Road. Please note, Nf-2254c Road is Otter Lake Road. (see detailed driving directions below) From the West: From the Escanaba area: Follow 2 /41 through Escanaba. Keep going through Gladstone. After Gladstone go approximately 11 miles, turn left on 41 North. Follow 41 North for 19 miles. Turn right on 67. Follow 67 for 12 miles. Turn right on M94 (towards Munising and Pictured Rocks). Follow M94 for 9.6 miles. Turn right on Buckhorn Road, There is a large sign for Otter Lake Campground (MapQuest may also call this Sixteen Mile Lake Road or Usfs 2264). Stay left at the split (stay on the paved road) follow Buckhorn Road for 2 miles. Our sign and drive is on the right hand side. From the Marquette area: Follow 41 South to M94. Turn left and follow M94 for approximately 25 miles. Turn right on Buckhorn Road. There is a large sign for Otter Lake Campground (MapQuest may also call this Sixteen Mile Lake Road or Usfs 2264). Stay left at the split (stay on the paved road) follow Buckhorn Road for 2 miles. Our sign and drive is on the right hand side. From the East: From the Mackinaw Bridge: Take 75 over the bridge to State Route 123 (also marked as Tahquamenon Trail). Take State Route 123 North to M28. Turn left onto M28. Follow M28 towards Munising. Turn left on M94 just outside of Munising. DO NOT TURN ON 94 at Shingleton. Take M94 approximately 6.5 miles to Buckhorn Road. Turn left onto Buckhorn Road. There is a large sign for Otter Lake Campground (MapQuest may also call this Sixteen Mile Lake Road or Usfs 2264). Stay left at the split (stay on the paved road) follow Buckhorn Road for 2 miles. Our sign and drive is on the right hand side. **The only unpaved road you need to travel is our entrance! If your GPS directs you to an unpaved road, choose an alternate route.
Coordinates
46.31079007746047 N
86.72070713203505 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
GuideGreat overnight
Great campground for an overnight stay. The lake is beautiful, and the sites are wooded and nicely spaced on the back of the main loop. The owners were friendly and informative. Just be advised there’s no cell service, and the WiFi is a bit spotty. Other than that, we would definitely return if ever in the area again.
TravelerAbsolutely would come back!
Everything was great. Friendly staff and fellow campers. Very close to town and many of the waterfalls.
TravelerGreat campground
Great little campground with lots to do for the kids (swimming, boat rentals, basketball). Very close to Munising. Bathrooms are really clean, although my pre-teen daughter says it’s critical to note the shower stalls don’t lock. Camp sites a little close together, but not bad. We will definitely return.
ScoutGreat campground
Close to Munising and Pictured Rocks. Very friendly owners and nice bathrooms.
RangerLovely campground
This campground is lovely! All sites have electric. The bathhouse has hot showers and is very clean. The lake is clean. The owners are very nice and helpful. I can’t recommend this campground enough.
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GuideNice, smaller, clean campground
Friendly, clean. Opening day. 5-6 water and electric sites, all others electric only. Dump station. Laundry. Clean bathroom’s hot showers. $40 w/e. 7$wood Small boat rental.
TravelerBeautiful, Remote Campground!
Otter Lake Campground was gorgeous and relaxing. The campground is remote, nestled in Hiawatha National Forest.
The owners were extremely friendly and helpful during our stay.
No cell service, but there is plenty to do to stay busy!
Bathrooms and showers were very clean and nice. Only complaint is that the shower doors don't have locks so it was difficult to know if they were occupied.
9/21/20- 9/23/20; $25/night; #43 electric
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TravelerGood location
Sites were pretty big. Bathrooms were clean. A lot of activities to do. No cell service, however.
TravelerWas a great jumping point.
Went on a week long trip through the U.P. This was our first stop coming from Detroit. We had a tent site. Showers and bathrooms were clean. Was about 5 minutes outside Munising. Great place to stay if your planning on visiting pictured rocks. It’s right on the lake too with boat rentals if you just want to hang around your campsite. Friendly staff. Laundry facilities. Only thing we didn’t care for was tent sites were kinda right on top of each other. But had larger sites for RVs and electric hook ups. Again just stayed for the one night to jump to the porcupine mountains.
GuideA Beautiful, Clean Campground
Otter Lake Campground is nestled within the Hiawatha National Forest and a close driving distance to Munising, Michigan. There are a variety of activities available within the campground to keep kids and adults busy. This includes paddle boat, kayak, and canoe rentals, a basketball court, a small playground, a volleyball court, and swimming.
The staff are extremely helpful and polite. We had car trouble and had to go without a vehicle for a day and a half. The staff not only offered transportation but also checked on us multiple times to make sure we didn't need anything.
The scenery is beautiful and peaceful. Otter Lake is a calm, serene lake with a small beach area.
The sites were decent sized and clean. Excellent for the price.
There is an on-site laundry room and place to wash dishes.
The downsides to this campground were small. The showers were clean but didn't have locks on them. There also wasn't a place to set things down, which made it difficult to get dressed and undressed.
Some of the sites were not well defined. This caused a problem when our neighbors sprawled out and squished us.
GuideAbsolutely fantastic!
super good prices, amazing staff, the bathrooms are super clean and the showers have just been updated! definitely will be going back, there was volleyball and basketball courts & boats and stuff you can rent. loved it so much!
TravelerGreat small campfround
The people there were very helpful. We forgot to bring extension cord and they had one for us to use for the weekend. It is a small campground but had fun things to do for the kids. There are kayaks and canoes you can rent and a fun playground for the kids. Bathrooms were pretty clean
GuideFamily Friendly
This campground is more for families. There are RV sites and tent sites. Laundry is available as well as as all store. The management is wonderful, friendly, and the showers always have hot water.
