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Ottawa Lake’s campground is located in the southern unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest, situated within half an hour’s drive from Milwaukee. Wisconsin campers of all ages love these grounds thanks to lakefront sites, modern facilities, and access to trails for hikers of every experience level. South Kettle Moraine is also home to over 160 miles of trails, including 87 miles open to horse use. Connect to the Ice Age Scenic Trail and various others within the John Muir and Emma Carlin trail systems.
Don’t forget to bring your rods when camping at Ottawa Lake! You’ll want to take full advantage of the boat dock and fishing pier where you can catch panfish, walleye, muskie, trout, bass, and northern pike – then you can grill them up at your campsite. Keep in mind, motorboats are not permitted on this small lake, which allows for peaceful wading and quieter camping all around.
Though Ottawa Lake is open year-round, it is recommended to check the weather in Dousman and Whitewater before planning trips in the colder months, as freezing temperatures and snow are common. Cold-weather campers who are willing to brave the Wisconsin winter will enjoy snowmobile trails, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. No matter when you visit, Ottawa Lake will leave you satisfied.
Gorgeous, quiet, nice trails for those steady of their feet.
I enjoyed hiking here this past weekend. The trails are fun and measured by distance and by difficulty. The landscape is a little hilly, which I liked, because most if the places closer to my home in Milwaukee are relatively flat. There are plenty of benches throughout the trails to take a break.
There is about a $10 fee to use the park, however.
It's a gorgeous park any time of the year, but if you go in early February , be prepared to hike through six inches or more of snow.
11/07/21. Hiking the well maintained Ice Age Trail in this area marked with yellow spots, the eye-opening vast prairie surrounding with the colorful autumn forests along the remote horizon, will relax your stressed nerves in a few miles walking. Watching the clouds moving slowly in the blue sky, breathing deeply the sweet smell of the grass and leaves, your mind could be meltdown with the scenic beauty of nature quickly. The Brady's Rocks can be accessed by the connecting path marked with white spots. The Ice Age path is easy for most hikers, but the loop path about half mile to Brady's Rocks may need a little more efforts. Go through the video "Brady' Rocks" on Youtube "Sweet Calming" channel to determine if that is suitable for you. There are two near by parking lots along the Highway 67.
See more on Youtube, search: Ice Age Trail Sweet Calming
Or search: Brady' Rocks Sweet Calming
