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Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area

Reservable year-round at $20 per night, Rustic Equestrian Campground sits within Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea, Michigan, and accommodates RVs up to 120 feet. Pets are welcome. The campground gives access to both hiking and equestrian trails, and its location near a lake adds a water element to the surrounding terrain. Nearby, Sugarloaf Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area lies roughly half a mile to the northeast for campers weighing their options across the park. Riders and hikers looking to explore Waterloo's trail network will find this a functional base.

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Map & DirectionsRustic Equestrian Campground is located in Michigan near Chelsea

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

Take I-94 to exit 153, Clear Lake Rd. Go north on Clear Lake Rd 5 miles to Loveland Rd. Turn right on Loveland Rd and go 2 1/4 miles. Park entrance will be on the left.

Address

16345 Mcclure Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118

Coordinates

42.33505763 N
84.13040836 W

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    Some Coverage
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

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  • Equestrian

Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area?

Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area is located at 978 feet.

What is the max vehicle length at Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area?

Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 120 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area?

There are 25 campsites at Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts