Otsego Lake State Park Explained

Otsego Lake State Park
Iucn Category:III
Iucn Ref:[1]
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Map:USA Michigan#USA
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Location:Otsego County, Michigan, United States
Nearest City:Gaylord, Michigan
Coordinates:44.9328°N -84.6889°W
Designation:Michigan state park
Established:1920
Administrator:Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Website:Otsego Lake State Park

Otsego Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering on the southeast shore of Otsego Lake in Otsego Lake Township, Otsego County, Michigan.

History

The park was among 13 parks established in 1920 following the creation of the Michigan State Parks Commission in 1919. Improvements made by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s included a wood-frame bathhouse constructed in 1934.

Activities and amenities

The park offers fishing, swimming, picnicking facilities, boat launch, and 155-site campground.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Otsego Lake State Park. IUCN. April 28, 2020.