2026 Season

Events & Weekends

Holidays, fishing derbies, family cookouts, and all the unscripted moments in between. Something's always happening at Clearwater.

April – October 2026

Plan your visit around
something special

Our season runs April 15 through October 15 and we keep the calendar full. Holiday weekends book up fast β€” call ahead and reserve your spot before they're gone.

April
18–20
Season Opener
Opening Weekend 2026

The gates open and the lake wakes up. Come shake off the winter with us β€” first campfire of the season always hits different. Meet the new faces, see the old friends. The bar is open, the trails are clear, and the fish have been waiting.

All Campers Season Start
May
23–26
Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend

One of our biggest weekends of the year. Kick off the unofficial start of summer with family, friends, and the full run of Clearwater's lake and trails. Sites for this weekend fill weeks in advance β€” don't wait on this one.

Holiday Weekend Book Early Families
June
28
Annual Tournament
Kids Fishing Derby 🎣

Our favorite morning of the summer. Kids 15 and under compete for biggest catch (then release!) on the lake. We provide basic gear for first-timers, but bring your own if you have it. Prizes, breakfast, and a whole lot of patience required. Bigfoot has reportedly entered before β€” we're watching.

Kids 15 & Under Catch & Release Free to Enter
July
4–6
Holiday Weekend
4th of July Celebration πŸŽ†

Our biggest weekend of the season. The lake sparkles, the grill is going, and the community comes alive. Campfire sing-alongs, lawn games, and views of the surrounding fireworks shows from the dock. A Clearwater tradition you'll want to come back for every year. Sites sell out fast β€” call now.

Holiday Weekend Book Early Fireworks Viewing
Aug
15
Community Event
Late Summer Campfire Cookout

The dog days of summer deserve a proper send-off. Potluck-style cookout, campfire storytelling, and a chance to meet your neighbors. Bring a dish, bring your lawn chairs, bring the kids. Squatch sightings historically peak around this event. Coincidence? Probably.

Community Potluck All Ages
Sept
5–7
Holiday Weekend
Labor Day Weekend

The last big hurrah of the summer season. Cooler nights, golden light on the lake, and the whole campground feeling like one big family. Bittersweet in the best possible way. Summer may be ending, but the memories aren't. Call early β€” this one books just as fast as the 4th.

Holiday Weekend Book Early
Oct
10–12
Season Closer
Closing Weekend & Fall Harvest πŸ‚

We send the season off right. Fall colors are at their peak, the air is crisp, and campfire smoke smells like everything good. Pumpkins, cider, costumes welcome, and one last chance to see Bigfoot before he heads into hibernation. Season ends October 15 β€” don't miss it.

Season Finale Fall Colors Costumes Welcome

New events added throughout the season.

We add events and special weekends as the season goes on. The best way to stay in the loop is to call and ask when you book your reservation β€” we'll let you know what's coming up.

πŸ“ž Call Us: (248) 627-3820
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