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Campgrounds near Chelsea
A Family Campground Near Chelsea, on the Edge of Waterloo
The Oaks Campground is about 19 miles from Chelsea, on 155 acres in Munith next to the Waterloo State Recreation Area. It’s a quick drive to a real campground weekend.
19 milesfrom Chelsea
About 35 minutestypical drive
200+ siteson 155 acres
Next to Waterloostate recreation area
Why Chelsea families camp at The Oaks
Chelsea families already know Waterloo. The Oaks puts you right next to it with your own site, fire pit and picnic table, plus mountain bike and golf cart trails, a fishing lake and themed weekend events back at camp.
Check-in is no-wait so you drive straight to your site, short-term RV and tent sites have a fire pit and picnic table, and the camp store has groceries, ice, firewood, ice cream and bait. See the full list of amenities and activities.
What’s waiting for you
Trails, lakes and fishing
Mountain bike and golf cart riding trails, a fishing lake on site, and the Portage Lake boat launch nine minutes away.
Sites for every rig
Over 200 grassy sites on 155 acres, 30 amp RV sites, waterfront sites and a tent area, plus showers and an on-site laundry room.
Waterloo next door
The Waterloo State Recreation Area is less than five minutes away, with lakes, hiking and riding trails. The Haehnle Bird Sanctuary borders the campground.
Weekends bring themed events hosted by the park, and the pavilion is available for group gatherings. See this season’s campground events calendar.
Seasonal sites for Chelsea-area campers
A seasonal site at The Oaks keeps your camper set up all season, about 35 minutes from Chelsea and minutes from Waterloo.
Make a weekend of it
Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Chelsea:
- The Purple Rose Theatre
- Downtown Chelsea’s restaurants and shops
- Waterloo Recreation Area trails and lakes
Then come back to camp for a quiet evening and a campfire.
Questions from Chelsea campers
How far is The Oaks from Chelsea?
About 19 miles, or about 35 minutes. Head west through the Waterloo Recreation Area toward Munith.
How close is The Oaks to the Waterloo Recreation Area?
Less than five minutes. The campground sits right next to the Waterloo State Recreation Area.
Do you have seasonal campsites?
Yes. The Oaks offers seasonal RV sites for the full camping season. See seasonal site availability and the site map.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs can run off leash on our back trails and in the dog run, and many take a swim in the fishing lake (not the swim beach). Around the campsites, please keep them leashed. See the campground map for the trails and dog run.
Plan your stay
The Oaks Campground, 7800 Cutler Road, Munith, Michigan. Call (517) 596-2747 or book online. Rates and site types are on our rates page.
Serving families from across southern Michigan, Ohio and Indiana
The Oaks Campground · 7800 Cutler Road, Munith, MI 49259 · (517) 596-2747 · GPS 42.33905, -84.275502
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