Lodging and Camp Ground Information

• Ann Arbor Crowne Plaza. US-223 and State Road, south side of Ann Arbor. 734-761-7800.
• Baymont Inn. Jackson. about 11 miles from Waterloo race. 517.784.7877
• Bell Tower Hotel. Quaint, on U of Mich. campus in downtown Ann Arbor. Standout French restaurant. 734-769-3010.
• Best Western of Whitmore Lake. US-23 at Whitmore Lake. 734-449-2058 or 800-528-1234.
• Best Western Wolverine Inn. I-94 and State Road, south side of Ann Arbor. 734-665-3500 or 800-528-1234.
• Campus Inn. The hub on football weekends, on U of Mich. campus in downtown Ann Arbor. 734-769-2200.
• Comfort Inn. Carpenter Road, east side of Ann Arbor, near Washtenaw exit off UW-23. 734-973-6100.
• Country Hearth Inn. Jackson. I-94 exit 138. - 517.783.6404
• Courtyard by Marriott. I-94 and State Road, south side of Ann Arbor. 734-995-5900. 800-228-9290.
• Hampton Inn. Jackson. about 11 miles from Waterloo race - 517.789.5151
• Holiday Inn Express. I-94 at Chelsea exit. 734.433.1600
• Hampton Inn-North. US-23 and Plymouth Road, east side of Ann Arbor. 734-996-4444. 800-426-7866.
• Hampton Inn-South. I-94 and State Road, south side of Ann Arbor. 734-665-5000. 800-426-7866.
• Holiday Inn near the University of Michigan. US-23 and Plymouth Road, east side of Ann Arbor. 734-769-9800.
• Motel 6. I-94 and State Road, south side of Ann Arbor. 734-665-9900.
• Motel 6. Jackson. about 11 miles from Waterloo race - 517.789.7186
• Red Roof Inn. US-23 and Plymouth Road, east side of Ann Arbor. 734-996-5800.
• Sheraton Inn. US-23 and State Road, south side of Ann Arbor. 800-325-3535. 800-325-3535.
• Weber’s Inn. Long-time area standout, I-94 and Jackson Avenue, west side of Ann Arbor. Classic American restaurant. 734-769-2500.

6-15 Miles from the XTERRA Torn Shirt Triathlon Site

• Holiday Inn Express 3079 Challis Rd. Brighton 810-225-4300
• Courtyard by Marriott 7799 Conference Center Dr. Brighton 810-225-9200
• Best Western of Howell 1500 Pinckney Rd 517-548-2900
• Best Western Whitmore Lake 734-449-2058
  

Camping Areas near the Ann Arbor Triathlon and XTERRA Torn Shirt Triathlon Courses

Ann Arbor Triathlon: The Bruin Lake Campground is a modern facility (showers, flush toilets, electricity, etc.) run by the state of Michigan and located near Unadilla and the 8-mile mark of the triathlon bike course. Call 800-447-2757 for reservations; spaces will fill fast. Rustic sites (hand-pump, pit toilet) are available at Crooked Lake, a pretty spot at the 1.5 mile mark of the triathlon run course. Crooked Lake is a half-mile by car from Silver Lake Beach and five miles by car from Halfmoon Lake Beach. The rustic sites are allotted on a first-come basis; stop at the park office on the way into the Silver Lake Unit to register. For more information, call 734-426-4913.

Brighton Recreation Area
6360 Chilson Road, Howell, MI 48843-9451
Phone: 810.229.6566

XTERRA Torn Shirt: The Brighton Recreation Area consists of nearly 5000 acres of rolling woods and meadows interspersed with lakes, streams, and marshes. There are several campgrounds, beaches, and hiking and mountain bike trails. It also features complete equestrian facilities, including a riding stable with rental horses, campground, staging area and 18 miles of bridle trails. Take I-96 to exit 147 at Brighton. Go west approximately six miles to Chilson Road, and drive south 1.5 miles to Bishop Lake Road.