Whitewater Township Park
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Whitewater Township Park Campground & Boat Launch on Beautiful Elk Lake
9500 Park Road P.O. Box 159 Williamsburg, MI 49690 Ranger Station (May thru September) (231) 267-5091 UPDATED 03/24/2022 The park will open in 2022 with Free Camping Weekend on May 6th and 7th. Due to high demand, all sites have been reserved. Regular reservations for the 2022 season will begin on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at www.whitewatertownshippark.org. Note: The following sites are not available from 6/30 through 9/4: 25, 32, 37, 38, 43, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54 and 55. The Policies & Rules have been updated since last year, so please read those over before booking a site. The campground will close at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 2, 2022. During the off season, inquiries can be directed to the Parks & Recreation Administrator at (231) 267-5141 x24 or clerk@whitewatertownship.org. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2022! -------------------------------------------------------------- Whitewater Township Park Policies and Rules are posted here and on the reservation site. There are several changes. Please make sure to review these policies and rules before making a reservation. (PDF opens in new window) To book a reservation, go to the Whitewater Township Park website (website opens in new tab). Click on Reservations, choose your arrival date, the number of nights, and page through the site listings. Site dimensions are shown next to the site picture. Calendar dates in bright green are the dates you selected. Dates in light green are available. Dates in red are not available. When you see a bright green BOOK NOW button, click on it to complete the reservation process. If you are having trouble finding a campsite, sometimes it is helpful to select ONLY the day BEFORE your preferred arrival date. You will then be able to see what part of your preferred dates are already booked or may be open. This will sometimes give you an opportunity to adjust your arrival or departure date to fit into dates that are not booked. |
 
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We accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover cards only.
The address you enter into the booking must match the address on the credit card.
Click here for a map of the campground and site descriptions (7 pages) (PDF opens in new window)
The park offers electric at all 55 sites, a bathhouse w/coin operated showers, boat launch, picnic area w/pavilion, nature trails, playground, fishing, and swimming. Ice and wood are available on-site. Sewer and water are not available at the sites. The park sells bundled split hardwood. No outside wood or burning materials are allowed.
Campground 2022 Season
Must be 18 years of age to reserve camping sites.
Holiday weekend minimum is 3 nights (Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends).
All sites have electric only. No water or sewer hookup at the sites. We have an immaculately maintained bathhouse with men's and women's restrooms and 5 individual entrance coin-operated showers (4 regular, 1 ADA accessible). There is a dump station with potable water.
2022 Camping Rates for All Sites
May 6th and 7th - Free Camping Weekend
May 8th thru June 12th - $30.00 per night
June 13th thru September 4th - $35.00 per night
September 5th thru October 1st - $30.00 per night
Additional Adult Camping Unit Fee
There is an additional $20 per night camping fee when more than one adult camping unit is placed on a site.
Reservation Fee
$8.00 per reservation, non-refundable on all transactions, including booking errors. Please double-check your month and dates when booking!!
Refund Policy
With at least 14 days’ notice of change in arrival and/or departure date that results in an overpayment, a refund will be issued, with the exception of the $8.00 reservation fee + the 1st night camping fee. If less than 14 days' notice, no refund will be issued.
Full camping fee only refunds will be given under certain limited circumstances. The $8.00 reservation fee is nonrefundable. Full camping fee refunds must be approved by the Parks & Recreation Administrator.
No refunds will be given for early departure based on the weather or other discomforts of nature.
Holiday weekend minimum is 3 nights (Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends).
All sites have electric only. No water or sewer hookup at the sites. We have an immaculately maintained bathhouse with men's and women's restrooms and 5 individual entrance coin-operated showers (4 regular, 1 ADA accessible). There is a dump station with potable water.
2022 Camping Rates for All Sites
May 6th and 7th - Free Camping Weekend
May 8th thru June 12th - $30.00 per night
June 13th thru September 4th - $35.00 per night
September 5th thru October 1st - $30.00 per night
Additional Adult Camping Unit Fee
There is an additional $20 per night camping fee when more than one adult camping unit is placed on a site.
Reservation Fee
$8.00 per reservation, non-refundable on all transactions, including booking errors. Please double-check your month and dates when booking!!
Refund Policy
With at least 14 days’ notice of change in arrival and/or departure date that results in an overpayment, a refund will be issued, with the exception of the $8.00 reservation fee + the 1st night camping fee. If less than 14 days' notice, no refund will be issued.
Full camping fee only refunds will be given under certain limited circumstances. The $8.00 reservation fee is nonrefundable. Full camping fee refunds must be approved by the Parks & Recreation Administrator.
No refunds will be given for early departure based on the weather or other discomforts of nature.
Seasonal CampingThe "seasonal camper" period is a 67-night stay beginning the Thursday before 4th of July weekend and ending with checkout on Monday of Labor Day weekend. Seasonal camper sites are booked in February for the upcoming season. Sites are assigned on a first come/first serve basis and must be paid in full within 30 days of reservation. All seasonal sites are full for 2022.
For more information about seasonal camping, send an email inquiry to clerk@whitewatertownship.org. Boat Launch Fees
Non-Camper Daily Pass: $8.00
Seasonal/Annual Pass: Whitewater Township Resident $30.00* Non-Resident $60.00 (*You must show ID or a utility bill in your name with a Whitewater Township address to prove residency.) Camper Boat Launch Fees: 1 to 7 Night Stay - $10.00 8 to 14 Night Stay - $20.00 Dump Station: Non-camper $20.00 Ice: $4 per bag Wood: $8 per bundle Garbage: $5 per bag Showers: 25 cents for approx. 2-1/2 minutes. |
Whitewater Township Park Pavilion
Pavilion reservations will be accepted beginning January 1, 2022, for the upcoming season. Call 231-267-5141 ext 24 (when the park is closed) to reserve a date. Call the ranger station 231-267-5091 May through early September.
The picnic/pavilion area includes a marked swimming area (swim at your own risk; there is no lifeguard on duty), charcoal grills, large fire pit, and a hand pump for drinking water. Electricity is available when renting the pavilion. Rental Fee: $100.00 Reservation fees shall be waived for school groups and non-profit organizations whose physical address is in Whitewater Township. Pavilion Refund Policy If cancellation is 30 days or more in advance, $25.00 of the $100.00 fee is non-refundable. If cancellation is less than 30 days in advance, no refund will be issued. All fees subject to change without notice. |
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Boat Ramp
A two-lane asphalt boat ramp with parking area (handicap accessible) and portable toilets (handicap accessible) are located adjacent to the picnic area.
Nature Trails
Within Whitewater Township Park, there are approximately 2 miles of nature trails that wind through various landscape and gentle terrain. Maps are available at the Ranger Station located at the entrance to the campground.
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