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  3. Waterloo Recreation Area

Camping at Waterloo Recreation Area

State park · 299 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing. RV fit varies by site.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 50 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

155 available sites

155 open of 299 sites
Site 1
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site E1
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P1
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site E2
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P2
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site E3
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Going to Camp

Availability on Going to Camp. Showing 40 of 417 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
GL21✓✓$20
E18✓✓$20
E17✓✓$20
E8✓✓$20
E2✓✓$20
E3✓✓$20
E4✓✓$20
P1✓✓$20
E9✓✓$20
E12✓✓$20
GL13✓✓$20
From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
155 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Michigan State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Michigan State Parks ↗

155 openSites from $20/night
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Amenities & location

  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 20
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Fire Ring
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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Waterloo Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Waterloo Recreation Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Waterloo Recreation Area?
Reservable on midnrreservations.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Waterloo Recreation Area?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the midnrreservations.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 13 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 358 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on midnrreservations.com
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits · Getting there
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
GL24
✓
✓
$20
GL23✓✓$20
E25✓✓$20
E23✓✓$20
P2✓✓$20
GL19✓✓$20
E5✓✓$20
E11✓✓$20
E22✓✓$20
GL15✓✓$20
E16✓✓$20
E19✓✓$20
P5✓✓$20
E20✓✓$20
E14✓✓$20
E15✓✓$20
E7✓✓$20
E10✓✓$20
E6✓✓$20
E24✓✓$20
E13✓✓$20
E1✓✓$20
GL20✓✓$20
GL16✓✓$20
GL9✓✓$20
P3✓✓$20
E21✓✓$20
P4✓✓$20
68✓✓$30

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Tranquil Nature Camping In Leslie

13.3 mi from Waterloo Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $17/night
$34 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Nature and Nurture Farm

15 mi from Waterloo Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

White Pine Farm HipCamping

15.8 mi from Waterloo Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks Detroit area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person
    • Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More Detroit area · 2 hr · from $70/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour Detroit area · 2 hr · from $105/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    J&M Towable Travels
    J&M Towable Travels

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 98 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere
    2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 6 · 145 mi from campground

    $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 146 mi from campground

    $85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Waterloo Recreation Area

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks
    Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks

    Detroit area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person

    Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More
    Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More

    Detroit area · 2 hr · from $70/person

    Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour
    Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 2 hr · from $105/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket
    Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Michigan State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202645%0%40%
    Dec 202615%0%72%
    Jan 202721%0%67%
    Feb 202723%0%64%
    Mar 202722%0%66%
    Apr 202747%0%40%
    May 202786%0%0%
    Compare site types

    416 individual reservable campsites from Michigan State Parks, checked Nov 8 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    417 sites · $160, $120/night

    155 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Detroit area · 45 min–1.5 hr · from $32/person

    Detroit's Hidden History Guided Walking Tour
    Detroit's Hidden History Guided Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 1.5 hr · from $49/person

    Private Detroit Pedal Pub Tour – A Top-Rated Downtown Experience
    Private Detroit Pedal Pub Tour – A Top-Rated Downtown Experience

    Detroit area · 1.8 hr · from $300/person

    Detroit Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City
    Detroit Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City

    Detroit area · 3 hr · from $98/person

    Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour
    Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 45 min–1 hr · from $10/person

    Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in Comfort
    Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in Comfort

    Detroit area · 1 hr · from $125/person