Ocqueoc Outdoor Center

06/02/2026

It's a beautiful Tuesday at the Outdoor Center! We hope everyone is able to enjoy the day!

06/01/2026

Ocqueoc Lake, spanning 132 acres of peaceful no-wake waters, offers great recreational opportunities and runs along the western edge of the property. Popular activities around the lake include kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.
For those who also want to enjoy the larger lake, public beach access to Lake Huron is only a 14-mile drive from the Outdoor Center.
With plenty to enjoy on-site at the Outdoor Center, it is complemented by the many points of interest and hidden gems that surround it.

05/29/2026

A Scarlet Tanager was spotted at the Outdoor Center! ❤️

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

In memory of those who have served.

05/21/2026

05/18/2026

This weekend, our first renters of the year consisted of a group of sky gazers/astronomers.
The Outdoor center offers an ideal setting for viewing the stars, unhindered by light pollution.

Beyond events, the camp is a perfect location to rent for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and want to simply view the night sky, go kayaking or canoeing, or relax in the sights and sounds of nature.

If an organized/informational stargazing event sounds more appealing, we will also be hosting a public stargazing party this fall, September 11-13.

Pictured: a photo of the night sky at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center taken at last year's stargazing party.

05/14/2026

The Outdoor Center will be closed today, Thursday May 14th - Sunday May 17th for a private event.
We kindly request that you respect the privacy of our renters during this time. Thank you!
You can always check availability on the website:

The perfect place in Northeast Michigan for 100 youth campers, a 10-person meeting, a family reunion, or a lone kayaker looking for peace and quiet on the lake.

05/13/2026

Today, we highlight a notable harbinger of spring: the native striped storer.
The chipmunks are ready to clean up yards and fill their cheek pouches (which can expand up to three times the size of their heads) with acorns and other lawn foods.
Additionally, they function as nature's gardeners, facilitating potential new growth through the unintentional dispersal of buried nuts and seeds.

*Pictured: a chipmunk nibbling on an acorn on steps outside the mess hall.

01/01/2026