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Holloway Reservoir

Richfield · Oregon, Michigan — Genesee County.

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1,201Surface acres
1Public access sites
1.0 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 147104082).

Location & fast facts

Where Holloway Reservoir is in Michigan

The red circle marks Holloway Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Holloway Reservoir

  • Counties: Genesee, Lapeer
  • Shore towns: Richfield, Oregon
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 58 mi from Detroit and 112 mi from Grand Rapids and 305 mi from Marquette, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Michigan

Official Michigan DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Swimming. 1 public beach or swim spot on the map (details)
  • Walking. 1.0 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 11 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil and Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Holloway Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Wolverine Campground (campground)Holloway Reservoir boating access site (Boat launch)1Buttercup Beach (Beach)21 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeachShoreline trail Campground
  1. 1Holloway Reservoir boating access site
    Boat launch · Richfield
  2. 2Buttercup Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 147104082), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites. Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

1.0 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 10%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
North and south shoresWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 1.0 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Holloway Reservoir shoreline, mostly along the north and south shores.

Trails along the shore

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Holloway Reservoir

We found 11 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Holloway Reservoir, 4 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

5 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Michigan

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (43.1175, -83.4610). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Holloway Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Holloway Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/Detroit), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Holloway Reservoir boating access siteRichfield—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating43.1160, -83.4742

    Michigan DNR boating access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Holloway Reservoir not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Buttercup BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Holloway Reservoir

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Holloway Reservoir

    How big is Holloway Reservoir?

    Holloway Reservoir covers about 1,201 acres in Richfield and Oregon, Michigan (Genesee County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Holloway Reservoir?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Can you swim in Holloway Reservoir?

    OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Holloway Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 11 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Holloway Reservoir?

    Holloway Reservoir touches Richfield and Oregon in Genesee County and Lapeer County, Michigan.

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