Pontiac Lake Campground

Closed — The modern campground is temporarily closed through Sept. 1, 2026 for planned updates to the sanitation station. The campground is anticipated to reopen Sept. 1, 2026.

About

Pontiac Lake Modern Campground sits within the 3,745-acre Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in Oakland County, offering 176 campsites across two loops. The campground features a variety of site types, from open and sunny to wooded and shady, with most sites offering 20- and 30-amp electric service and some 50-amp sites available. Modern amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, a sanitation station, and a playground. The campground is located approximately 2 miles from the day-use area, which boasts the longest beach in southeast Michigan at over half a mile. The recreation area is home to one of the most technical mountain bike trails in southeast Michigan, an 11-mile system that made the "Top 100 Trails" list in the United States. The 600-acre Pontiac Lake provides excellent fishing for bass, pike, and panfish, with boat launches available for all-sports watercraft activities. Additional recreational opportunities include 17 miles of equestrian trails, hunting, paddling, and winter activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. A separate equestrian campground with 25 rustic sites is available for horseback riders.

Directions

The modern campground is located at 3480 Teggerdine Road in White Lake. The day-use beach and picnic area is located at 2401 N Williams Lake Road in Waterford.

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