Pontiac Lake-Modern Campground

Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

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The modern campground is divided into an east loop and west loop. A variety of sites, ranging from open and sunny to wooded and shady, are available along with cabins and a mini cabin. The campground is a 2-mile hike or drive from the designated swimming beach, boat ramp, fishing pier and picnic area in the day-use area. There is 20- and 30-amp service available at most sites, and a sanitation station is available.

Trails

Pontiac Lake-Hiking Trail
Trail Length: 1.90 (Miles)

About the Area

Navigation: The day-use beach and picnic area is located at 2401 N Williams Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327. Pontiac Lake-Modern Campground is located at 3480 Teggerdine Road, White Lake, MI 48386. The Gale Road address is for the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Headquarters.

The park is easily accessible from I-75, I-96, U.S. 24 and M-59, and is located near the University of Detroit, Oakland University, Colombiere Center, Oakland Community College and Wayne State University. Dearborn's Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are only 45 minutes away.

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Alcohol Restrictions Item is accessible.
Alcohol Restrictions: No alcoholic beverages allowed in park day-use area without written authorization of the park manager.

Facilities (Display as List)

Electrical Service Item is accessible.
Electrical Service: All sites have both 20- and 30-amp electrical service, except site 175, which has only 20-amp service.
Modern Restrooms Item is accessible.
Modern Restrooms: A modern toilet and shower building is available in both the east and west campground loops.
Playground Item is accessible.
Playground: A small playground with swings and slides is available in both the east and west campground loops.
Sanitation Station Item is accessible.
Sanitation Station:

A single-lane sanitation station with potable water is located near the campground office.

The Seven Lakes and Pontiac Lake sanitation stations are closed to non-campers. The septic system cannot handle additional pressure and could fail if capacity is overloaded. The nearest sanitation stations are located at Metamora-Hadley (expect long lines on Sundays), Holly and Proud Lake recreation areas. Campers must present a camping permit that expired within the last 24 hours or the $10 sanitation station use fee will be applied.

Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet: A vault toilet is located next to each modern restroom in both the east and west campground loops.