Lake Ottawa Recreation Area
Iron River, Michigan · 1,565 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 47 mi NE: Craig Lake 1, 600 acres, 25% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,565 ft (477 m)1,565 ft477 m
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About
Lake Ottawa Campground is in a beautiful forested northwoods setting located 5 miles southwest of Iron River, MI, on the Iron River Ranger District.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lake Ottawa Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 3% chance of rain54°31°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 61% chance of rain56°29°
- FriChance Rain And Snow Showers, 54% chance of rain47°23°
- SatSunny58°31°
- SunSunny64°36°
Nearby camping
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Lake Ottawa Campground
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Iron River
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Brule River
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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