US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Stambaugh, Iron County, Michigan. Run by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services.
| Operator | Scenic Canyons Recreational Services |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Ottawa National Forest) |
| Campsites | 31 |
| Site types | 31 standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fees | <p>There is a day use fee associated with day use area and boat landing from May 15 – October 15, of $5 per day per vehicle, or an annual pass for $30 per vehicle. The annual pass covers Lake Ottawa Recreation Area, Black River Harbor Recre |
| Phone | (906) 396-5428 |
| Address | 2832 Lake Ottawa Road, Iron River, MI, 49935 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Lake Ottawa Recreation Area before you go.
Planning a trip to the Lake Ottawa Campground? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility. Lake Ottawa Campground is in a beautiful forested northwoods setting located 5 miles southwest of Iron River, MI, on the Iron River Ranger District. Recreation Located adjacent to the Campground is Lake Ottawa, a deep cold water lake that provides fishermen with a good variety of game fish. There is a boat ramp with ample parking for trailers. Ge-Che Trail - Length is approximately 9 miles on a dirt trail. This trail provides scenery of primarily hardwood forest.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Lake Ottawa Recreation Area is in Stambaugh, Iron County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.