Otsego Lake State Park facts for kids
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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View of the beach area (October 2018)
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 Otsego Lake State Park
Location in Michigan
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| Location | Otsego County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest city | Gaylord, Michigan |
| Area | 62 acres (25 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,293 feet (394 m) |
| 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 62 acres (25 ha) 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.
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