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Waterloo Recreation Area
Area Headquarters
16345 McClure Rd.
Vehicle Permit Required: Yes
Chelsea, MI 48118 Approximate Size: 20500 (Acres)
Phone Number: (734) 475-8307 Unit Map
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Available Activities Available Facilities
Alcohol RestrictionsAlcohol RestrictionsBoat LaunchBoat Launch
Cross Country SkiCross Country SkiFishingFishing
HikingHikingHuntingHunting
Metal DetectingMetal DetectingMountain BikingMountain Biking
Snow-mobilingSnow-mobilingSwimmingSwimming
Watchable WildlifeWatchable Wildlife
Beach HouseBeach HouseConcession/ StoreConcession/ Store
EquestrianEquestrianPicnic AreaPicnic Area
Picnic ShelterPicnic ShelterPlaygroundPlayground
Visitor CenterVisitor Center
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List of campgrounds in this park List of trails in this park
Waterloo Green Lake-Rustic
(734) 475-8307
25 site(s), $12
Boat Launch, Fishing, Hiking, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
 
Waterloo Portage Lake-Modern
(800) 447-2757
136 site(s), $24/$22/($16 semi modern-off season rate)
Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms, Swimming
 
Waterloo Sugarloaf-Modern
(800) 447-2757
164 site(s), $24/$22
Boat Launch, Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms, Playground, Swimming
 
Waterloo-Equestrian
(734) 475-8307
25 site(s), $17
Campers with horses, Equestrian, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
 
Waterloo-Group Use Area
(734) 475-8307
5 site(s), $2 Per person, per night
Playground, Rustic Site, Swimming, Vault Toilet
 
Waterloo-Rustic Cabins
(800) 447-2757
3 site(s), $60/$80
Cabins & Lodges, Vault Toilet
 
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
 
Photo of Waterloo Recreation Area 
Description of Park
The park is over 20,000 acres and finding where you want to go may require some extra time. The park map can be obtained by clicking on the link at the top of this page. Please call if further directions are needed. The park has 4 campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, 11 fishing lakes, nature trails, 47 miles of hiking trails, cabins, equestrian trails and the Gerald Eddy Discovery Center.

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More state park information below

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.

Directions: Because the park is so large and spread out, finding where you want to go may require some extra time. The park map can be obtained by clicking on the link at the top of this page. Each location described here will refer to a letter/number locator on the park map. Please call the park for additional directions.
Written driving directions are available here. Snowmobile Map for Waterloo Recreation Area
Waterloo has a new Camper Cabin available to rent year-round that overlooks Portage Lake.

 
 

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