Genesee Otter Lake Campground

The Great Outdoors

You’ll be near the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge when you are camping at the Genesee Otter Lake Campground. The refuge was established under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, and it spans 10,000 acres of grasslands, marsh, and bottomland hardwood forests. It has been designated a United States Important Bird Area for the haven it provides to migratory waterfowl. It is also a place for fish and wildlife-oriented recreation, the conservation of threatened and endangered species, and the protection of natural resources. There is a seasonal, self-guided driving tour available. The Green Point Environmental Learning Center features a nature center and trails. Other outdoor recreational opportunities here include hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and nature photography.The Genesee Recreation Area is another place to explore the great outdoors when you camp in an RV near Otter Lake. This area covers 4,540 acres along the Flint River and includes Stepping Stone Falls and 600-acre Mott Lake. Colored lights play across the falls on summer nights. There are also beaches, a boat launch, fishing areas, picnic areas, trails, and a disc golf course. Recreational activities here include hiking, biking, water sports, and nature viewing.You can also take your Otter Lake RV rental to the Lapeer State Game Area to experience unspoiled nature and plentiful wildlife. The area covers over 8,000 acres and has been designated for wildlife conservation and management by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It is home to a wide variety of native animal, bird, and plant species, and it is also used for dog training. Outdoor recreational activities here include hiking, boating, hunting, fishing, target shooting, off-roading, nature and wildlife viewing, and photography.

Exploring the Area

The city of Otter Lake itself is split between Lapeer County and Genesee County. While you’re visiting here with your Otter Lake camper rental, you won’t want to miss the blueberry farms and festival and the Southern Links Trailway, a paved multi-use trail that crosses scenic open fields, wetlands, wooded forests, and farms. The village hosts the largest fireworks display in the area every year with live music, family-friendly fun, and an adult beverage tent. The Otter Lake Farmers’ Market offers the best local produce, organic foods, local specialties, and crafts. Make sure to check out the Village of Otter Lake and Pure Michigan to learn the latest in local news, happenings, and visitor guides.If you’d like to see more of what the Great Lakes can offer you with your RV rental near the Genesee Otter Lake Campground, head over to Saginaw to visit the Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House, the Castle Museum, the historic Temple Theatre, and the Saginaw Children’s Zoo. There is a modern, diverse city market in the Riverfront district. Special events that take place here include the winter Holidays in the Heart of the City, the Country Music Fest, the Rebel Magnolia Flea Market, and the Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival. Make sure to visit the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce and the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau for updated information on area attractions, events, happenings, and tourism information.You can enjoy pizza delivered directly to your campsite, a snack bar, an ice cream parlor, and a camp store with beer, wine, candy, and snacks right on site when you are Genesee Otter Lake Campground camping. Should you decide to head into town, you’ll be able to choose from local establishments featuring home cooking, comfort food, bar and grill fare, and pizza. When it’s time to refill your rig, you can find either gasoline or diesel fuel at any of the numerous truck stops, convenience stores, and service stations nearby.