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Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area sits just outside of Detroit and has become a popular weekend motorhome camping spot for residents of the vibrant city. Conveniently located along the stretch of Interstate Route 75 that runs between Pontiac and Flint, it’s also a popular spot amongst travelers visiting the Great Lakes of Michigan.

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Getting Outdoors

You can’t go on a Pontiac Lake Recreation Area camping trip without having a dip in the water or jumping on a boat to find your own piece of paradise in the water. There are three boat launch ramps on the lake, two of which have ADA-accessible docks and make it a breeze to access the water. Although there are few restrictions on the water, it’s generally understood that the open expanses of water are reserved for powerboating (jet skiing, wakeboarding, and sailing), and the shallower water and hidden tributaries reserved for smaller boats like your kayaks and canoes. If you’re RV camping at Pontiac Lake Recreational Area without your own vessel, it’s easy enough to pick up your own rental from one of the two marinas sitting on the shoreline.

Camping at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

Campers planning on camping at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area are in luck as there is a 176-wide campsite within the park with excellent amenities. Campers won’t find any full hook up sites here, but all of the spots are equipped with 20, or 30 amp electric hook-ups, and have easy access to basic toilets and potable water taps. The perks to staying here are its close proximity to the hiking trails, boat launch ramps and picnic areas in the park.

Exploring the Area

When you rent a camper near Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, you’ll be less than an hour’s drive away from Detroit, home to plenty of cultural attractions and family-friendly activities.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

Ruth C.

February, 2025

My hosts Carla and Chris helped me and my family feel like pro RV owners. They thought of all things that we would need and we needed them. Their RV was so organized with baskets, instructions, checklists, cleaning supplies, cozy supplies, and cooking supplies. This was our first experience, as adults, in an RV and now we know for next time to attach one of our cars for the road, or rent a car. Once we parked at a campground we did not want to go anywhere. It was a very fun, cost efficient, very comfortable, and new skill learning experience that we will love to do again.
Kim C.

February, 2025

Tim was very accommodating for our needs. The RV was perfect and we certainly appreciated all that Tim did to make our trip successful. Thanks Tim!
Shannon A.

December, 2024

Larry was a great host, he had everything ready to go in such short notice, The Bounder was a good RV and No Issues, We will be using Larry in the future.

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