Otsego Lake Campground

The Great Outdoors

You won’t be able to drive very far without spotting some sort of recreation area, forest, or state park in central Michigan, especially close to Otsego Lake Campground. Otsego Lake State Park plunges visitors into the great outdoors as soon as they arrive. Swimming, kayaking, boating, water skiing, hiking, stargazing, or birdwatching; there is no shortage of fun things to do while camping at Otsego Lake State Park.Hartwick Pines State Park is just down the road to the south of Otsego Lake Campground and is one of the largest state parks in Michigan. Guests enjoy hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing through the old-growth pine groves in the park, or taking a tour of the Michigan Forest Visitor Center which contains classroom space, exhibit halls, and a bookstore.If Lake Michigan is calling your name, Fisherman’s Island State Park is one of the best places to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing visit by the massive body of water. A charming campground enables you to spend a few nights by the beach, with gorgeous birch trees, rolling sand dunes, rocky shores, and small islands just off the coast. You can even walk to Fisherman’s Island at certain times throughout the day, as it is linked to the mainland using a tombolo or land bridge at low tide. Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are also part of the experience when you check out Fisherman’s Island State Park.Hoeft State Park is located on the other side of Michigan on Lake Huron, with many of the same features. This tiny, heavily-wooded park has pavilions on the shore, hunting areas, hiking trails, playgrounds, bicycle paths, and a lodge on-site, as well as a spectacular stretch of shoreline for beachgoers to make use of.

City Attractions

There aren’t many cities close to Otsego Lake Campground, but the town of Gaylord just a few miles north is worth checking out. This lovely county seat surprises with an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, shops, and resorts where guests may ski, snowboard, or golf depending on the time of year. The Otsego County Historical Museum is an excellent place to learn about all things Otsego County. Fascinating objects and antiques adorn the halls of this intimate museum space, maintained by knowledgeable guides.Nature lovers can see the Call of the Wild Museum and learn about animals. Doubling as a gift shop, this interesting space has animal displays, photo opportunities, dioramas, informative plaques, and a massive collection of souvenirs. The museum even sells delicious treats like homemade fudge.Other towns near Otsego Lake State Park can be quite entertaining, too, like Boyne Falls to the northwest. Farmers' markets, ski mountains, and one of the state’s largest indoor water parks are found in Boyne Falls, so there are definitely a few good reasons to go there right off the bat. The waterpark in Boyne Falls is popular with youngsters, with large wave pools, lazy rivers, splash pads, a surfing simulator, and winding slides. There is no limit to the fun you can have when you book an RV in Otsego County.