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Otsego Lake State Park
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Otsego Lake State Park
7136 Old 27 S.
Gaylord, Michigan 49735
Phone: 989-732-5485
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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| State Park Overview: |
| Otsego Lake State Park is a charming and popular family park easily accessible to I-75 and Gaylord, "The Alpine Village." The park is shaded with large oak, maple and pine. It encompasses 62 acres and provides more than a half mile of sandy beach and large sites near or within sight of the lake. O |
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Live close by and use this park often
We have traveled from one state park in Mi. to another for almost 25 yrs. Otsego State Park is excellent. With the additions of the boardwalks close to the beach from the camping sites, is definitely a plus. It is close to Gaylord, Mi. (less than 10 minutes) to shop at WalMart, other grocery stores, movies, eating out. The lake that the park sits by is filled with great fishing, and swimming is also popular from the nice beach area/store. There are not many drivetru sites, but the sites are not small, and many are facing the water from the bluff. I highly recommend this park!!
(name not given)
22-Apr-2008
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Family Favorite
My in-laws and family have been going to Otsego since my mother-in-law was a little girl. Now, my husband and I have been gooing since we started dating, married and had a family, over 30 years. We love it there. Now our kids are going. They come up when were camping. We love everyting about the campground. The Rangers are friendly, the bathrooms are kept clean, the park is just awesome.
Written by Whitman Clan
31-Jul-2008
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this park is so totaly awesome!!!!
Written by firstkirsten
2-May-2009
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| Camping: |
| Otsego Lake-Modern(800) 447-2757 155 site(s)Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms |
| Trails: |
| Except for the foot trail to the picnic shelter in the day-use area, there are no established trails in the park. Some paths throughout the wooded areas, however, yield fruitful blueberry bushes and an opportunity to find the rare and protected wild orchid, more commonly called the lady's slipper. Remember to take only photographs of this rare and delicate protected flower.
Trails in the park:
Otsego Lake-Foot Trail - 0 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski |
| Boating: |
| In the day use area, there is a concrete pad two-lane boat launch and parking for boat trailers. |
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| For those without a boat, the park has an accessible fishing pier. Fishing is generally good year-round. Species include bluegill, perch, crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike and sturgeon. |
| History of the Area: |
| Otsego Lake was established as a state park in 1920.
The property was purchased very reasonably from a lumber company who had lumbered it off. In 1935, the Civilian Conservation Crop (CCC) built buildings and made other improvements to the grounds. The remaining CCC buildings are the pavilion in the center of the North Campground and a portion of the South campground toilet building. Two-thirds of the 155 campsites are in the North Campground which is known as the "highbanks." The terrain gently rises and the sites overlook the lake. The other one-third are in the South campground and are lower and closer to the lake. The majority of the sites are large, flat and shady. |
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| Hotels/Motels | |  | Comfort Suites Lakeside - Houghton Lake, MI
Located on the shores off of Michigan?s largest inland lake, Comfort Suites Lakeside offers a beautiful hotel, conference center, water park and restaurant. Take a pleasure cruise or use a number of available golf packages. We have you covered for all your accommodation needs.
Web Site: http://www.comfortsuiteslakesideresort.com/ |
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| Restaurant | | | Comfort Suites Lakeside - Houghton Lake, MI
Located on the shores off of Michigan?s largest inland lake, Comfort Suites Lakeside offers a beautiful hotel, conference center, water park and restaurant. Take a pleasure cruise or use a number of available golf packages. We have you covered for all your accommodation needs.
Web Site: http://www.comfortsuiteslakesideresort.com/ |
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| Concession/Store:
Boat rentals are available from the concessions area. The Otsego Lake Park Store offers hand-dipped ice cream, soda, candy, pizza, subs along with T-shirts and sweatshirts. The store is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Call 989-732-5786 for more information.
Metal Detecting Areas:
Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statues. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. |
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| Directions: |
| Take I-75 to the village of Waters and go W. to Old 27. Go N. on Old 27 five miles. |
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