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Ottawa/Golden Lake
Ottawa Golden Lake Iron River is a small unincorporated community located in Iron County, Michigan. It is situated on the south shore of Ottawa Lake, which is part of the Ottawa National Forest. The area is known for its scenic beauty, with the lake surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The Iron River flows through the area, providing a variety of recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, bear, and bald eagles. The community is home to a few small businesses, including a general store, a restaurant, and a gas station.
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User Reviews
Noah Volk
It's free so cant complain about 15 minutes from iron River off the man road wasn't too busy but def a few people nice lake view bathrooms and fire grate but that's about it worth it if you just need a quick place to camp but nothing special
Kristin Bonamo
Started out good. Lots of wood. Peaceful and other campers were chill too. We heard from one of them that the camper in the site next to us had been sitting there for over a month, after a big party and place was trashed. Just after 9 PM on our second night, a LOUD family with unleashed dog arrived, fired up their LOUD generator, and now I'm trying to find somewhere else for tomorrow. They are the only other campers whose voices I've heard since we've been here. And they are RIGHT NEXT DOOR. With little tree coverage between us, I just cannot. Thank you to the majority of campers out there who respect others.
Nick Posh
Nice campground to spend a night or a few nights. Plenty of free firewood around with the downed trees, but overall the campground isn’t too bad. There is still no water, or cost to camp here. The fire pits were really nice, I liked the adjustable cooking grate.
Justin Bond
Ran across this place looking for a spot to camp. It was perfect for what we were looking for. Quiet, only one other person there and free. Camped right along the lake too.
Greg Krueger
This campground was heavily damaged by a windstorm in 2020. As of May 2022 the downed trees and hazard trees were hauled away. The campground reopened in July 2022. It is not charging fees for the 2022 camping season. What was once a heavily wooded campground is now almost completely open. This campground is built into a hill sloping up from the lake, so with most trees gone, nearly every site now has a lake view. A massive pine tree snapped the hand pump in half when it fell; until it's replaced, the campground is without a drinking water source. Fortunately the vault toilet buildings and most picnic tables escaped the storm unscathed. Golden Lake remains a very nice campground adjacent to an equally nice lake for fishing or swimming.
Greg Krueger
This campground was heavily damaged by a windstorm in late summer 2020. As of May 2022 the downed trees and hazard trees look to have been hauled away. Lots of brush remains. What was once a heavily wooded campground is now almost completely open. The campground is built into a hill sloping up from the lake, so with most trees gone, nearly every site now has a lake view. It appears it will be some time before this campground reopens. A massive pine tree looks to have snapped the water pump in half when it fell; the hand pump has yet to be replaced. Fortunately the vault toilet buildings and most picnic tables escaped the storm unscathed. Golden Lake remains a very nice campground adjacent to an equally nice lake great for fishing or swimming. Hopefully the campground reopens soon.