Waterloo Recreation Area

Waterloo Recreation Area

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Location: Between Jackson and Chelsea, off I-94.
Facilities: 290 modern campsites, 25 rustic campsites, 25 equestrian campsites, 3 rustic cabins, organization campground, picnic areas and shelters (é), playgrounds, hiking trails (@di; 38 miles), mountain bike trails (5 miles), equestrian trails (12 miles), snowmobile area, beach house (é), fishing piers (é), boat launches, concession/store, visitor/discovery center (é).
Activities: Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, wildlife observation, interpretive programs.
Special Features: The largest park in the Lower Peninsula, Waterloo Recreation Area includes 4 separate campgrounds, a day use area, beaches, 11 fishing lakes, and 8 boat launches, as well as miles of trails for a variety of uses. The park's Discovery Center offers exhibits, interactive displays, and nature programs. The park is large and spread out, with different routes leading to different types of facilities.
Address: 16345 McClure Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-8307;
Web: www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=506
Size: 20,500 acres.

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