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Lake Odessa, or Lake O as it is commonly called by its residents, is a tiny enclave in central Michigan between the cities of Lansing and Grand Rapids. The town has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century when the Russell Brothers first arrived to create a family settlement in the wilderness of Michigan. At first, the town was called Russell Settlement, and later on Bonanza, before being switched to Lake Odessa when the town location was moved to accommodate the newly built Detroit, Lansing, and Northern Railroad. The name Lake Odessa was inspired by the Odessa Township it resides in, which in turn was named for Odessa in Ukraine in an attempt to stand out in a state full of recycled names.

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The Great Outdoors

Lake Odessa is firmly located in a gorgeous part of Michigan, with vast potential to provide you with the outdoors-centric vacation of your dreams. Unimaginable beauty lies around every corner, and when you rent an RV, you’ll have access to nearly anything you want to see. Yankee Springs Recreation Area is a fabulous place to explore when you first arrive in town, no more than a half hour's drive from Lake Odessa. This natural area is truly a wonderland for outdoors enthusiasts, with nearly every activity you could think of. There are over 50 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, in addition to hundreds of camping spots where you can stay with your Lake Odessa RV rental by owner. Of the nine lakes in the park, Gun Lake is the largest, and the best for boating, fishing, and swimming. Even in the wintertime, you can snowshoe or cross-country ski.

RV Parks

Locating a campground for the Lake Odessa RV rental is hardly a challenge in such a camper-friendly state, so it's up to you to pinpoint exactly what you want or need for your next vacation. If it is a resort-like atmosphere you are after, Whispering Waters Campground is worth considering. This peaceful retreat in the countryside has waterfront camping on the Thornapple River, a fitness center, a pool, a dog park, a playground, and some sports courts to enjoy.

City Attractions

In Lake Odessa, there isn’t much to do after you have finished walking through the tiny downtown area. There are a few older buildings and some awesome restaurants, but not much else. Jordan Lake is the main attraction in town, and some of the best bars and restaurants have beach frontage along Jordan Lake, making for a fantastic day of suntanning, swimming, volleyball, barbecuing, and listening to music.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Odessa

Darcel W.

September, 2025

We had the most amazing time in this camper! It was beautifully maintained, super comfy, and had all the comforts of home. Being off-grid was no problem at all as the solar setup powered everything we needed.
Derek R.

September, 2025

The unit was great. They went above and beyond. Lots of extras. Showed us how everything works. Had a hitch and bars for us to use. Wonderful folks.
Suzie S.

September, 2025

Liv was a great host - she always responded quickly to my questions and make the pick up and return processes quick and easy. I loved that she also had videos on how to properly attach the trailer and of what the triler looked like - inside and out.

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