Otsego Lake State Park Campground

About

Otsego Lake State Park Campground is a popular 155-site modern campground located just south of Gaylord off I-75 in northern Michigan. The campground occupies 62 acres along the shores of Otsego Lake and is divided into two loops: north and south. Sites are generous in size, shaded by oaks, maples, and pines, with many offering views of or direct access to the lake. Each site includes 20/30-amp electrical service, a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. The campground features modern restroom buildings with flush toilets and hot-water showers, available seasonally from mid-May through mid-October. A sanitation station serves RV campers. During the off-season, vault toilets are available and a water spigot at park headquarters allows campers to fill water jugs. Recent infrastructure upgrades converted 44 campsites to full-hookup with water and sewer connections. Beyond camping, the park offers a half-mile sandy swimming beach, ADA-accessible fishing pier, boat launch accommodating motorized and non-motorized watercraft, and seasonal kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals. A dog beach provides lakefront access for pets. The day-use area includes picnic facilities with a playground and an accessible boardwalk leading to the north beach.

Directions

From I-75, take exit 270 (Old US-27) and head south approximately 7 miles. The park entrance is on the east side of Old US-27.