Whitewater Township Park - Updated 04/02/2020
Whitewater Township Park - on Beautiful Elk Lake
9500 Park Road
P.O. Box 159
Williamsburg, MI 49690
Ranger Station (231) 267-5091 (May 8 to October 10)
2020 camping reservations will begin on Monday, April 6, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
via the online reservation system at www.whitewatertownshippark.org. The site has been updated. Campsites are still listed 10 to a page, but now include a picture of each site and a calendar which is interactive, meaning that once you have chosen an arrival date and the number of nights you wish to stay, you can click on any date in the calendar and the number of nights will adjust to your selection, without having to change the arrival date at the top of the page.
Updated 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.
REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE ON THE SITE ON APRIL 6TH BEFORE 9:00 A.M., YOU WILL NEED TO REFRESH /RELOAD YOUR BROWSER AT 9:00 A.M. TO SEE THE RESERVATIONS LINK
APPEAR ON YOUR SCREEN!
STATUS OF WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP PARK AS OF 03/18/2020
You may be wondering whether Whitewater Township Park will be open for the 2020 season.
The Whitewater Township Board discussed the possibility of park closure at their 3/17/2020 meeting.
There was unanimous consensus that Whitewater Township Park will open for the 2020
season and the online reservation site will activate as planned on April 6, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
These are unusual and challenging circumstances in which we find ourselves, and we
cannot predict what will happen 2 weeks, 4 weeks, or further down the road. If it comes to pass
that we are forced to close the park, either before the park opens on May 8th or at a later time,
full refunds will be issued for all unused time in the park, including reservation fees.
The current refund policy will continue to apply to any cancellations which are
not due to a forced closure of the park.
For a map of the campground and site descriptions, follow this link:
https://www.whitewatertownshippark.org/pdf/campground-map-and-site-decriptions-2019.pdf
The park will re-open in May 2020 with Free Camping Weekend on May 8th and 9th.
Click here to find out how to book a site for Free Camping Weekend.
While the campground is not open, please direct questions to the Parks & Recreation Administrator
at 231-267-5141 x24 or send an email to clerk@whitewatertownship.org.
9500 Park Road
P.O. Box 159
Williamsburg, MI 49690
Ranger Station (231) 267-5091 (May 8 to October 10)
2020 camping reservations will begin on Monday, April 6, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
via the online reservation system at www.whitewatertownshippark.org. The site has been updated. Campsites are still listed 10 to a page, but now include a picture of each site and a calendar which is interactive, meaning that once you have chosen an arrival date and the number of nights you wish to stay, you can click on any date in the calendar and the number of nights will adjust to your selection, without having to change the arrival date at the top of the page.
Updated 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.
REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE ON THE SITE ON APRIL 6TH BEFORE 9:00 A.M., YOU WILL NEED TO REFRESH /RELOAD YOUR BROWSER AT 9:00 A.M. TO SEE THE RESERVATIONS LINK
APPEAR ON YOUR SCREEN!
STATUS OF WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP PARK AS OF 03/18/2020
You may be wondering whether Whitewater Township Park will be open for the 2020 season.
The Whitewater Township Board discussed the possibility of park closure at their 3/17/2020 meeting.
There was unanimous consensus that Whitewater Township Park will open for the 2020
season and the online reservation site will activate as planned on April 6, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
These are unusual and challenging circumstances in which we find ourselves, and we
cannot predict what will happen 2 weeks, 4 weeks, or further down the road. If it comes to pass
that we are forced to close the park, either before the park opens on May 8th or at a later time,
full refunds will be issued for all unused time in the park, including reservation fees.
The current refund policy will continue to apply to any cancellations which are
not due to a forced closure of the park.
For a map of the campground and site descriptions, follow this link:
https://www.whitewatertownshippark.org/pdf/campground-map-and-site-decriptions-2019.pdf
The park will re-open in May 2020 with Free Camping Weekend on May 8th and 9th.
Click here to find out how to book a site for Free Camping Weekend.
While the campground is not open, please direct questions to the Parks & Recreation Administrator
at 231-267-5141 x24 or send an email to clerk@whitewatertownship.org.
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The park offers electric 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. Beginning in 2020, the park will sell bundles of split hardwood. No outside wood or burning materials are allowed.
Campground - 2020 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.
2020 Camping Rates for All Sites:
May 8th and 9th - Free Camping Weekend
May 10th thru July 1st - $25.00 per night
July 2nd thru September 6th - $30.00 per night
September 7th thru October 10th - $25.00 per night
Additional Adult Camping Unit Fee
Beginning in 2020, at check-in, there will be an additional $15 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.
2020 Camping Rates for All Sites:
May 8th and 9th - Free Camping Weekend
May 10th thru July 1st - $25.00 per night
July 2nd thru September 6th - $30.00 per night
September 7th thru October 10th - $25.00 per night
Additional Adult Camping Unit Fee
Beginning in 2020, at check-in, there will be an additional $15 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.
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Seasonal Camping The "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 camper sites are full for 2020. For more information about seasonal camping, send an email inquiry to clerk@whitewatertownship.org. BOAT LAUNCH FEES:
Non-Camper Daily Pass: $5.00 Seasonal/Annual Pass: Resident $20.00* Non-Resident $40.00 (*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 - $5.00 8 to 14 Night Stay - $10.00 Dump Station: Non-camper $10.00 Showers: 25 cents for approx. 5 minutes |
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WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP PARK PAVILION
Pavilion reservations will be accepted beginning January 1, 2020, for the upcoming season. Call 231-267-5141 ext 24 (when the park is closed) to reserve a date. The picnic/pavilion area includes a marked swimming area (swim at your own risk; there is no lifeguard on duty), playground equipment, 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 $75.00 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 vault toilets (handicap accessible) are located adjacent to the picnic area.
A beach volleyball court is located north of the picnic/pavilion area. Nature Trails Within the 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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