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Ottawa/Courtney Lake

Ottawa Courtney Lake Nisula is a small lake located in the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The lake is surrounded by a mix of hardwood and coniferous forests, and is a popular destination for fishing, swimming, and camping. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and panfish. There are several boat launches and campgrounds located around the lake, as well as a few hiking trails. The lake is also a popular spot for bird watching, as it is home to a variety of waterfowl and other birds.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Courtney Lake)
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed
• No Reservations

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• ATV Riding
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating
• Mountain Biking

- Facility

• Type (National Forest)

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (19)
• Max Length (111)
• Dirt Sites (19)
• No Hookups (19)
• Back-ins (14 x 111)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Mike Mitchell

October 23, 2025

Drove through on our way past to check it out for next year. Beautiful campground!

Idra Fallow

August 08, 2025

If you've ever wanted to experience the sounds of the big city while camping in a remote forest, this is the place for you. We came from Chicago for a visit. The campground is gorgeous, and the guests graciously volunteered to make sure we wouldn't feel homesick for the familiar background noise we're used to, by making as much racket as possible. Between the constant hum of diesel generators and cars left idling by the bathroom, the teenagers shouting and playing loud music all night, and the bottle rockets, we felt as if we'd never left home at all. Some of our neighbors even went the extra mile of setting off their car alarm no less than seven times! And at $22/night, Courtney Lake is more expensive than other campgrounds in the Ottawa Forest. So we got to have a small taste of those big city prices.

Oscar Dunlap

August 01, 2025

Nice small campground

Paul Batavia

June 23, 2025

Wasn’t bad just didn’t catch any fish

Doug Dirr

September 10, 2024

When we were there. There was only one other camper, so it was quiet. Large spaces. Nice campground.

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