Set along the edge of a lake in Ortonville, Michigan, Clear Water Campgrounds draws families with a mix of full-hookup RV sites, tent camping, and a petting zoo that includes horses, goats, and a burro. Sites are level and spacious, with paved roads throughout. Reviewers note the tent area operates on a first-come, first-served basis and can feel less crowded than the RV section. The campground has full amenities including showers, WiFi, dump station, and water and sewer hookups. Cash and checks only, no cards accepted, so plan accordingly before arrival. Campers exploring camping near Ortonville will also find McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area among nearby alternatives.
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Map & DirectionsClear Water Campgrounds is located in Michigan near Ortonville
Coordinates
42.83570059 N
83.44680036 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 22 min from Flint, MI
- 41 min from Detroit, MI
- 49 min from Saginaw, MI
- 52 min from Ann Arbor, MI









