This is a really pretty park... I really liked everything about it, except they have a lot of restrictions on dogs. Don't expect to go anywhere other than on the paved park roads with your pet. No access is allowed on the trail heads for dogs, which was totally unexpected for us since we went there to hike the trails. That being said.. the sites are huge and there is a wide variety of them to choose from. You can be tucked back into deep woods or out on a grassy hillside or anywhere in between. There is a bit of traffic noise from a county hwy on one side of the park but off that one stretch it is very quiet. I would certainly stay here again (but without my dog!) We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Loved Ottawa Lake! The campground was hard to find. Do not use mapquest directions! We got lost for 45 minutes trying to find it...once we arrived, check-in is a pain...We paid an additional $20 for entrance fees...for a 2 night stay! No campstore, you have to drive to Eagle (if you can find it) for supplies. They sell ice $2 and firewood $5 bundle at the gate, but that's it. All that aside, I loved the campground. The beach was "swim at your own risk" because e-coli counts were up. But the sites were spacious and the facilities very-very clean. Plenty for the kids to do. We could have shared sites with our family members but we did not know that having not seen how large they were beforehand. The outer circle sites are the nicest but they don't have electric. They are the shady ones. The others have some shade, but are still very private as there is lots of brush/growth separating sites. I would stay there again, it's a very nice state campground, despite the expense. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.

This CG has changed a lot in the last 20 years! More trees, more shade, more privacy. Sites are huge, with gravel pads, fire rings & picnic tables. Nearly all the sites around the edge are non-electric; most private sites are better for tents than RVs. This park is busy and popular - reservations needed for weekend stays. Despite being full, it was relatively quiet. Young staff at check-in station were pleasant, friendly & helpful. There's a small lake with swimming beach, playground, and fishing pier, and amphitheater for ranger presentations. Also a handicapped-accessible cabin with bathroom & kitchen facilities (for disabled visitors only - reservable by calling the park directly). Bathroom buildings older but kept clean; laundry facilities (washers & dryers) at one bathroom - rare for a state park! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.