Waterloo Recreation Area, a Michigan located nearby Ann Arbor, Brooklyn and Chelsea

WATERLOO RECREATION AREA

WATERLOO RECREATION AREA
16345 McClure Road
Chelsea, Michigan 48118

Phone: 734-475-8307
Reservations: 800-447-2757

Waterloo Recreation Area is the largest park in the Lower Peninsula. At more than 20,000 acres, the park boasts two modern campgrounds, a rustic campground, an equestrian campground, a swimming beach, several picnic sites, 11 excellent fishing lakes, eight boat launches, 12 miles of interpretive nature trails, 47 miles of hiking trails, three rustic cabins, numerous equestrian trails and the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center.

Camping

Waterloo Green Lake-Rustic(734) 475-8307 25 site(s)Boat Launch, Fishing, Hiking, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet

Waterloo Portage Lake-Modern(800) 447-2757 136 site(s)Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms, Swimming

Waterloo Sugarloaf-Modern(800) 447-2757 164 site(s)Boat Launch, Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms, Playground, Swimming

Waterloo-Equestrian(734) 475-8307 25 site(s)Campers with horses, Equestrian, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet

Waterloo-Group Use Area(734) 475-8307 5 site(s)Playground, Rustic Site, Swimming, Vault Toilet

Waterloo-Rustic Cabins(800) 447-2757 3 site(s)Cabins & Lodges, 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

Web Site: http://www.indiancreekcamping.com

Quality Inn Suites - Columbia City, IN

Business Meetings

We provide easy access to area attractions and businesses. Only minutes from the Fort Wayne International Airport, Chain O' Lakes State Park and the Wagon Wheel Theatre. Children of all ages will enjoy having fun at nearby Paige's Crossing family entertainment park. Free wireless high-speed Internet.

Web Site: http://www.choicehotels.com/hotel/in294

Swimming

A public beach is located at Big Portage Lake, E4. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a beach store open during the summer. A beach is also located for campers only at the Sugarloaf Campground, G8.

Boating

Public boat launches are located on Big Portage(E4), Cedar(F10), Green(D10), Crooked(F8), Mill(E9), Mud(E8), and Walsh(E10) lakes and the Winnewana Impoundment(D9).

Access by foot across state land is available at Clear(E7), Doyle(F9), Cassidy(E10), Little Portage(D4) and Merkle(C6) lakes. Only the launch site at Big Portage Lake meets ADAAG standards for universal accessibility.

Access is limited to registered campers at Sugarloaf Lake(E8) because it is located within the campground.

A picnic site is located at Big Portage Lake (E4) and has tables, grills, water, toilet facilities, and a picnic shelter which may be reserved. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. The smaller picnic sites are at Crooked Lake located at F8 and Mud Lake located at D8. Both have tables and grills. The picnic area at Big Portage Lake meets current ADAAG standards for universal accessibility.

Two picnic shelters are available to rent at the Portage Lake day-use area. Contact the park headquarters for reservations: (734)475-8307. Playgrounds are available at the Portage Lake day-use area and the Sugarloaf Campground.

A variety of trails are available for hiking, skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding and nature study can be found in the recreation area. The Trails of Waterloo's Discovery Center can help guide your exploration of all the natural features to be found.

Waterloo-Bicycle Trails Trail Length: 5.00 (Miles)Mountain Biking

Waterloo-Bridle Trails Trail Length: 12.00 (Miles)Equestrian

Waterloo-Discovery Center Trail Trail Length: 14.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Waterloo-Dry Marsh Trail Length: 0.50 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Waterloo-Hickory Hills Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Waterloo-Pinckney Trail Trail Length: 22.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

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