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 (231) 267-5091 (May to October) UPDATE 01/18/2021: 2021 CAMPING RESERVATIONS: The reservation site will activate at 9:00 a.m. on MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021, for camping reservations for the 2021 season. Reservation Site: https://whitewatertownshippark.org/ FREE CAMPING WEEKEND: Whitewater Township Park will open for the 2021 season on Friday, May 7, 2021, with Free Camping Weekend! Campers are asked to pick up debris on their site in exchange for two nights of free camping. Please bring your own yard tools. Free Camping Weekend reservations can only be made by phone. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 2021, call 231-633-0170 and leave a short message with your name and phone number. Calls will be returned in the order received. (Please do not call this number to inquire about other 2021 reservations.) SEASONAL SITES: Due to overwhelming demand, we are not able to take any more requests for 2021 seasonal campsites. QUESTIONS: If you have any other questions, please e-mail or call Cheryl Goss, Whitewater Township Parks & Recreation Administrator, clerk@whitewatertownship.org or (231) 267-5141 x24. 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. (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. |
 
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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.
The following sites are not available 7/1 through 9/5: (will be updated in March 2021)
Questions should be directed to the ranger station, 231-267-5091. (May through October)
Please leave a message; your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Click here for a map of the campground and site descriptions (7 pages) (PDF opens in new window)
When 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.
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 2021 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.
2021 Camping Rates for All Sites
May 7th and 8th - Free Camping Weekend
May 9th thru June 16th - $27.00 per night
June 17th thru September 5th - $32.00 per night
September 6th thru October 1st - $27.00 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.
2021 Camping Rates for All Sites
May 7th and 8th - Free Camping Weekend
May 9th thru June 16th - $27.00 per night
June 17th thru September 5th - $32.00 per night
September 6th thru October 1st - $27.00 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.
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 camper sites are full for 2021.
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 |
Whitewater Township Park Pavilion
Pavilion reservations will be accepted beginning January 1, 2021, 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 October.
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 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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