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Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

Coordinates: 42°40′32″N 83°28′14″W / 42.67555°N 83.47055°W / 42.67555; -83.47055
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Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
Location within the state of Michigan
Map showing the location of Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area (the United States)
LocationLower Peninsula, Oakland County, Michigan USA
Nearest cityWaterford, Michigan
Coordinates42°40′32″N 83°28′14″W / 42.67555°N 83.47055°W / 42.67555; -83.47055
Area3,745 acres (1,516 ha)
Governing bodyMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteOfficial website

Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area is located in White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan, just west of Waterford, Michigan. It is 3,745 acres (15.16 km2) in size.[1]

Facilities

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  • Campground - 176 Sites, 24 Equestrian sites
  • Beach House
  • Boat Launch
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter - Reservation required
  • Playground
  • Stable - Horse rental
  • Store
  • Shooting Range

Activities

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  • Cross Country Skiing - 11 miles (18 km)
  • Fishing
  • Hiking - 11 miles (18 km)
  • Horseback Riding - 17 miles (27 km)
  • Hunting
  • Metal Detecting
  • Mountain Biking - 11 miles (18 km)
  • Snow-mobiling
  • Swimming

References

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  1. ^ "Michigan Parks and Trails, Pontiac Lake Recreation Area".
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