The Ottawa National Forest offers a variety of camping facilities. They offer water, toilets, garbage cans, and firepits. Lakes with camping are too numerous to name. Fees apply to some areas. Sylvania Wilderness Located in Watersmeet, this 18,327 acre wilderness is old growth forests and crystal clear lakes.
Camping is permitted at designated sites by permit only.
Designated campsites have fire grates and wilderness latrines. Special fishing regulations apply to Sylvania lakes. Camping is available on the islands only. The park offers a picnic area, table, fireplace, drinking water, pavilion, rest rooms, swimming, slide and swings, boat launch, and fishing.