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Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
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Fran
January 2, 2022
The day-use beach and picnic area is located at 2401 N Williams Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327. The Recreation Passport is required for this and all Michigan state parks, trails, historic sites, boat launches, and harbors. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area includes the headwaters of the Clinton, Huron and Shiawassee rivers, and the 3,745-acre park supports year-round recreational opportunities within its scenic interior. A mix of marshes, ponds, forests, old farm fields and lakes offers a variety of wildlife and excellent hunting and birding opportunities. Other outdoor activities include camping, horseback riding, picnicking, swimming, hiking, biking, paddling, fishing and sightseeing. The park features the longest beach in southeast Michigan at just over half a mile, a model airplane flying field, a modern and rustic equestrian campground, an expansive picnic area, an off-leash, fenced area for dogs and much more. The 11-mile mountain bike trail has been ranked as one of the "Top 100 Trails" in the United States and is considered one of the most technical trails in southeast Michigan.
The day-use beach and picnic area is located at 2401 N Williams Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327. The Recreation Passport is required for this and all Michigan state parks, trails, historic sites, boat launches, and harbors. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area includes the headwaters of the Clinton, Huron a…
Location
Waterford Township, MI