Waterloo Portage Lake Modern Campground

Waterloo Recreation Area

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The modern campground is divided into three loops, north, central and south. The gently rolling campground provides a beautiful tree canopy and is located on Portage Lake, which features a designated swim area down a paved path in the nearby day-use area. There is 30- or 50-amp service available on each site and a sanitation station. Recycling is available.

From Dec. 1st to April 1, the campground is open for overnight stays Thursday through Saturday.

Trails

Waterloo-Dry Marsh
Trail Length: 0.50 (Miles)
Waterloo-Pinckney Trail
Trail Length: 33.90 (Miles)

About the Area

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Activities (Display as List)

Boat Rental Item is accessible.
Boat Rental: JR’s Concessions offers watercraft rentals at the beach house in the day-use area on Portage Lake mid-May through early October. For more info, call 231-843-1888.
Swimming Item is accessible.
Swimming: A designated swim area is located about 100 yards down a paved path in the day-use area.
Winter Camping Item is accessible.
Winter Camping

Facilities (Display as List)

Cabins & Lodges Item is accessible.
Cabins & Lodges
Concession/ Store Item is accessible.
Concession/ Store: JR’s Concessions, located at the beach house in the day-use area on Portage Lake, offers food concessions, grocery items, camping supplies and boat rentals.
Electrical Service Item is accessible.
Electrical Service: All sites have either 30- or 50-amp service.
Modern Restrooms Item is accessible.
Modern Restrooms: A modern toilet and shower building is located in each campground loop.
Playground Item is accessible.
Playground: A playground is located north of the campground.
Sanitation Station Item is accessible.
Sanitation Station: The Portage Lake sanitation station offers potable water and two lanes.
Some Campsites with 50 amp Service Item is accessible.
Some Campsites with 50 amp Service
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: The campground is situated on Portage Lake.The designated swim area is located about 100 yards down a paved path in the day-use area.