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Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
PONTIAC LAKE RECREATION AREA
PONTIAC LAKE RECREATION AREA
7800 Gale Road
Waterford, Michigan   48327

Phone: 248-666-1020
Reservations: 800-447-2757
Pontiac Recreation Area, with 3,745 acres of a mixture of marshes, ponds, heavy forests, old farm fields, river bottom and lakes that support a variety of animals and excellent hunting. Designated trails throughout the recreation area are available for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking.
Camping
Pontiac Lake-Modern(800) 447-2757 176 site(s)Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms, Playground

Pontiac-Equestrian(248) 666-1020 24 site(s)Campers with horses, Equestrian, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
Area Accommodations
Indian Creek Camp Conference Center - Tecumseh, MI
Campgrounds
Enjoy Southeast Michigan's Best Family Camping experience at our clean, quiet, friendly campground. Jumping Pillow, WiFi, Paddle Boats, Minigolf, Swimming, Bicycling and more
Boating
Boaters enjoy the lake for cruising, water-skiing and tubing in addition to fishing.


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Picnicking
Day-use facilities located on Pontiac Lake provide park visitors with a ball field, 1/3-mile long beach, modern concession stand, boat launch, bathhouse, toilet buildings and picnic areas. Picnic shelters are available on a first come- first-serve basis or they can be reserved and rented on a daily basis.
Trails
A 1.9-mile hiking trail runs from the campground to the beach area.

Pontiac Lake-Equestrian Trail Length: 17.00 (Miles)Equestrian

Pontiac Lake-Mountain Bike Trail Trail Length: 11.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Area Attractions
A supervised rifle range with a 25/50/100 yard rifle, pistol and black powder range is available for use by park visitors. There is also a shotgun range and an archery range.
Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
May 9 Best kept secret, enjoyed by all. by Leonard Poplaskie
Pontiac State Park is never crowded, the beach is clean, water clear, bike + hiking trails well marked. Campground is well maintained. Facilities + grounds well kept. Staff is friendly. Our family has long enjoyed this park, always a pleasant time.


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