4.4624 reviewsPrice
$20/night
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Sites
25 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
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Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Check Policy
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42.6888, -83.4592
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Learn more about alerts →Horse campers hauling trailers who want real trail miles close to metro Detroit. The 17 miles of multi-use equestrian trails through glacial hills, meadows, and marshes are the whole reason to be here, and reviewers consistently say the place feels far more remote than the Waterf
Anyone without horses will find the tradeoffs hard to justify: one slow hand pump for water, vault toilets only, no electric or water hookups, and a swimming beach that requires a separate drive or hike to reach.
Official information for Pontiac Lake-Equestrian Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Summer delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs usually reach the mid-70s to mid-80s°F, with nights in the mid-50s to mid-60s°F. Trails are driest and most rideable. The hand-pump water system is typically operational, and the lake is warm enough for swimming. Expect moderate weekend crowds from nearby metro areas. Bring bug spray. Visitors mention insects as part of the rustic experience.
Summer is best: trails driest and most rideable; pleasant daytime highs in mid-70s to mid-80s°F.
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Rustic equestrian campground with basic, no-frills facilities intended for horse campers and trailers.
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