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Campgrounds near Pontiac, Michigan
A Family Campground Near Pontiac and Oakland County
Walnut Hills Family Campground is about 49 miles from Pontiac, in Durand on the Shiawassee River. It’s a real campground getaway for Oakland County families, without the trek up I-75.
49 milesfrom Pontiac
A little over an hourtypical drive
201 siteson 42 acres
Riverfronton the Shiawassee
Why Pontiac families camp at Walnut Hills
Oakland County families come to Walnut Hills for a weekend that feels farther away than it is: river tubing and kayak trips, the Wibit water park, a sand beach and themed events every weekend of the season.
Every site has a fire pit and picnic table, check-in is no-wait so you drive straight to your site, and the camp store has firewood, ice, groceries and scooped ice cream. See the full list of amenities and activities.
What’s waiting for you
Shiawassee River trips
Kayak, canoe and tubing trips on the river that runs along the campground, plus fishing and a boat launch.
Sites, cabins and RVs
201 grassy sites with fire pits and picnic tables, 50/30 amp full-hookup and waterfront sites, and camping cabins to rent.
Wibit water park
An inflatable water park on our swimming beach, open Tuesday through Sunday, and free for campers Tuesday through Thursday. Day visitors are welcome too.
Weekends bring themed events for kids and families, from Christmas in July and beach parties to haunted trail weekends in the fall. See this season’s campground events calendar.
Seasonal sites for Pontiac-area campers
An Oakland County family with a seasonal site at Walnut Hills skips setup and traffic stress all summer. Your camper waits for you a little over an hour from home.
Make a weekend of it
Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Pontiac:
- M1 Concourse in Pontiac
- Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
- Downtown Rochester and Clarkston for dinner on the way home
Then come back to the river for a sunset float and a campfire.
Questions from Pontiac campers
How far is Walnut Hills from Pontiac?
About 49 miles, or a little over an hour. From Pontiac and central Oakland County, most guests are here in a little over an hour.
Do you have campgrounds near Oakland County with a water park?
Walnut Hills has the Wibit inflatable water park, open Tuesday through Sunday, about an hour from most of Oakland County.
Do you have seasonal campsites?
Yes. Walnut Hills offers seasonal RV sites for the full camping season. See seasonal site availability and the site map.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on a leash, can run off leash in our fenced dog park, and can swim in the river (not the swim lake or beach). Check the campground map and rules for the current pet policy before you come.
Plan your stay
Walnut Hills Family Campground, 7685 Lehring Road, Durand, Michigan. Call (989) 634-9782 or book online. Rates and site types are on our rates page.
Serving families from across mid-Michigan
Walnut Hills Family Campground · 7685 Lehring Road, Durand, MI 48429 · (989) 634-9782 · GPS 42.840426, -84.008742
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