Hiawatha/Island Lake

Maestro John

Otter Lake staff was friendly and helpful. My campsite was large l, level, and near the lake, as well as the amenities. However, not all campsites are large and as level. Choose judiciously. The lake had a nice sandy swimming area, and we caught many nice northern pike quite easily. I saw a monster pike swimming in the shallows. We rented a row boat to catch the fish. There is a single dump station, with a fresh water fill. We enjoyed our experience there, and the proximity to Munising, Pictured Rocks, and the many waterfalls in the area. We also enjoyed a visit to the Buckhorn Resort, a good place to get a meal and a drink!

Mitch Luman

As of June 2025 the south loop has a new pit toilet just like the north loop. Some sites are first come first serve. Others reservable. Sites are spacious and fairly secluded. #6 had trail which leads to lake. Most sites better suited for tents and pop ups. #8 is most secluded and has no adjacent neighbors. No dings for mosquitos, although they were bad the two days we were there. Pack a headnet and repellant.

Andrea Harthorn

This campground was very serene and quiet. The sites all seemed large and had pretty good privacy. Our site had a little driveway leading into the main area which was convenient for parking cars (we had 3 lined up at one point) but did add a challenge for backing our 18(?) ft camper into the space. My only complaint was the upper loop had a nice cedar latrine but the lower loop where we were only had a port-a-potty, the plastic kind, with very little space.

JOHN e BOB

Camped there a few yrs ago. Nice spots. 2 Big Foots were smacking trees at 6am about 1/2 mile away. That was Cool 👍

Susan North

Stayed here because of the short jaunt to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Standard campsite with good sized outhouse close by and near a beautiful little lake. Only complaint is due to inconsiderate campers going against posted sign by running their generator all night.