The Full Picture

Amenities & Activities

A 35-acre lake, trails, farm animals, and enough to keep everyone busy for a week. Here's everything waiting for you.

On the Grounds

Built for the kind of camping
you'll actually remember

We've spent 40 years making sure Clearwater has everything you need and nothing that gets in the way. Whether you're here for the lake, the trails, the animals, or just the campfire β€” it's all here.

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35-Acre Spring-Fed Lake

The heart of Clearwater. Our spring-fed lake stays clear and cool all season long. Sandy beach access, a dedicated swimming area, and some of the best shoreline fishing in Oakland County.

βœ“ Swimming Β· Fishing Β· Beach Access
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Canoe & Pedal Boat Rentals

Explore the lake at your own pace. Canoes and pedal boats are available to rent at the office. No experience needed β€” just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little wet.

βœ“ Available at the Office
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Fishing Docks & Rowboat Rentals

Cast from our docks or rent a rowboat and find your own quiet corner of the lake. Catch-and-release fishing keeps our water stocked season after season. The bass are big and the water is patient.

βœ“ Rowboat Rentals Β· Multiple Docks
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100+ Full Hookup RV Sites

Spacious, wooded sites with 30 & 50 AMP electric service, water, and sewer. Many sites back up to wooded areas for natural privacy. Large enough for big rigs, slide-outs and all.

βœ“ 30 & 50 AMP Β· Water Β· Sewer
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Amish-Built Cabins

Two handcrafted log cabins β€” a cozy smaller option and a roomier family cabin. Built with genuine Amish craftsmanship, they're rustic in all the right ways. No roughing it, but still very much the woods.

βœ“ Small & Large Options Β· Call for Availability
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Primitive Tent Sites

15 tent-only sites for the purists. Back to basics, away from hookups and road noise. Perfect for the camper who wants nothing between them and the night sky but canvas.

βœ“ 15 Sites Β· No Hookups Β· Maximum Quiet
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Walking Trails

Winding paths through forested areas and open meadows. The trails connect different parts of the campground and disappear into genuine wilderness. Great for morning walks, evening strolls, and amateur Bigfoot research.

βœ“ Open All Season Β· Watch for Wildlife
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Farm Animals

Horses, and other farm animals that make kids' eyes light up and remind adults what matters. Visit the barn area and let the little ones say hello. Part of what makes Clearwater feel less like a campground and more like a place.

βœ“ Kid Favorite Β· Near the Barn
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Playground

A well-maintained dedicated play area that gives kids a place to burn energy and parents a place to sip coffee in peace. Located centrally for easy supervision.

βœ“ All Ages Β· Centrally Located
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Restrooms & Hot Showers

Clean, well-maintained restroom facilities with hot showers throughout the campground. Because the outdoors is better when you can actually clean up after a long day on the lake.

βœ“ Hot Showers Β· Clean Facilities
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Coin Laundry

Open 24 hours. Washer and dryer available so a week-long stay doesn't require you to bring a week's worth of clothes. Coins available at the office if you forget.

βœ“ Open 24 Hours
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WiFi & Camp Store

Stay connected if you need to. WiFi is available throughout the campground. The camp store carries firewood, essentials, ice, and a few things you always forget. Open during office hours.

βœ“ WiFi Β· Firewood Β· Camp Essentials
Sandy beach on the spring-fed lake

The Centerpiece

The lake changes everything.

Most campgrounds have a pond. We have 35 acres of crystal-clear, spring-fed water that's been the heart of Clearwater since we opened. Swimming off the sandy beach. Fishing from the dock at sunrise. Drifting across the surface in a canoe. It's the reason people come back year after year.

🏊 Sandy Beach 🎣 Catch & Release Fishing πŸ›Ά Boat Rentals 🚣 Rowboat Rentals
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Walking trail through the woods

On Foot

The trails go further than you expect.

Our trail system winds through wooded areas and open fields, connecting the far corners of the campground. Morning walks with coffee, evening hikes with the dog, and the kind of quiet that only exists when you're actually in the trees. Keep your eyes open β€” local wildlife (and one other notable figure) are active year-round.

πŸ₯Ύ Multi-Surface Trails 🌲 Wooded & Meadow Paths 🦌 Active Wildlife πŸ‘£ Possible Squatch Territory
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Ready?

Your site is waiting.

Reservations are made by phone. Call us and we'll help you find the perfect spot β€” by the lake, in the trees, or somewhere you can barely see your neighbors.

πŸ“ž (248) 627-3820

Mon–Fri 10am–5pm  Β·  Sat–Sun 9am–4pm

Address 1140 S. Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
Season April 15 – October 15
Office Hours Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat–Sun: 9am–4pm
Phone (248) 627-3820
Email clearwatercampground1140
@yahoo.com
πŸ“ž  Call to Reserve  Β·  (248) 627-3820