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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

Dale Kluth

May 09, 2022

Drove up to the lake to checkout the 6 camp sites setup for horses. Looked really nice, so our brother & sister-in-law are planning a camp trip with their horse in the next month or so.

Mike Lehman

May 10, 2021

Awesome hidden oasis

Greg Krueger

February 06, 2021

Stellar beach area great for swimming with plenty of shallow sand-bottom lake frontage. There’s also a short hiking trail on the property. This is a concessioner-managed US Forest Service campground with reasonable fees and great scenery. It isn’t as remote as some National Forest campgrounds in northern Wisconsin and the UP. This small lake does have developed private property on it, immediately across from the campground, so you won’t find complete silence or seclusion here. Courtney Lake is nonetheless a great place to camp, swim and hike. The campground lacks electricity and flush toilets, but does offer several running water spouts. The Ottawa National Forest has done a great job finding partners to manage campgrounds like this and keep them open to the public as developed recreation sites. Many similar campgrounds across the Nicolet/Chequamegon in Wisconsin have been permanently closed over the past six or seven years due to budget shortfalls in those National Forests.

Cyndi Anderipple

October 15, 2020

Secluded and very peaceful. Clean and Spacious camp sites. Clean restrooms

S Whipple

October 11, 2020

Absolutely Beautiful. Clean and safe. The Upper Peninsula never disappoints.

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