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Appleton Lake Campground

Brighton Recreation Area · Brighton, MI

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  • Address:Brighton, MI
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Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Brighton Recreation Area

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Penosha Trail

Penosha Trail

Michigan

5.0 mi650 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Brighton Recreation Area Loop Trails

Brighton Recreation Area Loop Trails

Michigan

12.3 mi1,381 ftgain
Difficulty: Expert
Yellow Kahchin Hiking Trail

Yellow Kahchin Hiking Trail

Michigan

1.7 mi226 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Murray Lake Trail

Murray Lake Trail

Michigan

3.4 mi322 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Brighton Bridle Trails from Chambers Road

Brighton Bridle Trails from Chambers Road

Michigan

2.5 mi325 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Brighton Bridle Trails

Brighton Bridle Trails

Michigan

5.3 mi807 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

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Trails near Appleton Lake Campground

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Brighton Recreation Area Loop Trails

Brighton Recreation Area Loop Trails

Michigan

12.3 mi1,381 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Murray Lake Trail

Murray Lake Trail

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3.4 mi322 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Penosha Trail

Penosha Trail

Michigan

5.0 mi650 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Yellow Kahchin Hiking Trail

Yellow Kahchin Hiking Trail

Michigan

1.7 mi226 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Brighton Rec Area - Bishop Lake Hiking Trail

Michigan

1.0 mi23 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Brighton Bridle Trails

Brighton Bridle Trails

Michigan

5.3 mi807 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

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