Otsego Lake State Park
Phone: (989) 732-5485
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. Otsego Lake was established as a state park in 1920.
The campground is closed for winter. Information about winter camping opportunities is available on the DNR web site.
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.
Location Take I-75 to the village of Waters, Exit 270, and go west to Old 27. Go north on Old 27 five miles to park.
Directions
Take I-75 to the village of Waters and go W. to Old 27. Go N. on Old 27 five miles.
More info at http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=482
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