State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Waterloo State Recreation Area
Waterloo State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 20,125 acres (8,144 ha).
State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Jackson , Washtenaw, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 20,125 acres (8,144 ha) |
| Coordinates | 42.3614° N, 84.1908° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Waterloo State Recreation Area
Waterloo State Recreation Area is the third-largest park in Michigan, encompassing over 21,000 acres (85 km2) of forest, lakes and wetlands. Located in northeast Jackson County and parts of Washtenaw County, the park is the largest in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and features 4 campgrounds, 11 lakes, a nature center, and over 50 miles (80 km) of trails - some for horses, bicycles, hiking and cross-country skiing.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 44.0 miles away
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 63.4 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 76.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Waterloo State Recreation Area?
Waterloo State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (42.3614° N, 84.1908° W).
How big is Waterloo State Recreation Area?
Waterloo State Recreation Area covers 20,125 acres (8,144 ha).
Does Waterloo State Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Waterloo State Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).