Places to visit near

Waterford

Waterford is a town in Oakland district, Michigan, United States of about 75,737 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 parks and 3 churches. The must-see places are Rainbow Lake, Huntoon Lake and Van Norman Lake.

42.6930° N, 83.4118° WPop. 75,737

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Within 30 km72 places
Within 50 km103
Must-see252
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Waterford

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:32 pm

31 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Waterford
  2. Lake Goodrichlake · 45 min
  3. Watkins Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Lake Oaklandlake · 45 min
  5. Spring Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Deer Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Waterford
Today’s loopWaterfordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Waterford?

Rainbow Lake (lake, about 1 km), Huntoon Lake (lake, about 1 km), Van Norman Lake (lake, about 2 km), Lotus Lake (lake, about 2 km), Maceday Lake (lake, about 2 km), Lester Lake (lake, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Waterford?

103 places on Spotwander: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 parks, 3 churches, 13 other attractions, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Waterford?

Rainbow Lake, about 1 km by road; Huntoon Lake (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Waterford?

Dodge #4 State Park, about 12 km by road; Bald Mountain State Recreation Area (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Waterford?

Start in Waterford, visit Lake Goodrich, then Watkins Lake, then Lake Oakland, then Spring Lake, then Deer Lake, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.