Otsego Lake State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Otsego Lake State Park
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
View of the beach area (October 2018)
Otsego Lake State Park Location in Michigan
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 fun place for outdoor adventures in Michigan! It's a public park that covers about 62 acres. You can find it on the southeast shore of Otsego Lake in Otsego County. It's a great spot to enjoy nature and spend time with family and friends.

History of Otsego Lake State Park

Otsego Lake State Park has a long history. It was one of the first state parks created in Michigan. The park opened in 1920. This happened soon after the Michigan State Parks Commission was formed in 1919.

In the 1930s, a group called the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) helped improve the park. They built a wooden bathhouse in 1934. The CCC was a program that helped people find jobs during a tough time. They worked on many parks across the country.

Fun Things to Do at the Park

There are many exciting things to do at Otsego Lake State Park! You can go fishing in Otsego Lake. It's also a perfect place for swimming on a hot day.

The park has nice places for picnicking. You can launch your boat easily from here too. If you love camping, there's a large campground with 155 sites. It's a wonderful spot for a family trip or a weekend getaway.