State Park
Island Lake Recreation Area
Island Lake Recreation Area · Brighton, MI
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- Address:Brighton, MI
About
The park in Livingston County has an " up north" experience that doesn't leave southeast Michigan. The terrain resembles a patchwork of open brush and a mature hardwood forest. Island Lake is the only port that can handle balloon vessels. In the early mornings or late evening, balloons can take off.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Island Lake Recreation Area
Island Lake Rec. Area - Paved Hiking and Biking Trail
Michigan
1.2 mi
Island Lake Rec. Area - Paved Hiking and Biking Trail
Michigan
1.6 mi36 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Island Lake Rec. Area - River Trail
Michigan
0.9 mi20 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Island Lake Rec. Area - Paved Hiking and Biking Trail
Michigan
0.9 mi13 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Island Lake Rec. Area - Blue Trail
Michigan
1.4 mi69 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Island Lake Rec. Area - Blue Trail
Michigan
2.0 mi59 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Island Lake Recreation Area
Island Lake Rec. Area - Blue Trail
Michigan
2.0 mi59 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Island Lake Badlands and Black Trails Loop
Michigan
3.4 mi413 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Island Lake Rec. Area - Blue Trail
Michigan
0.8 mi7 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Huron River Kayak Route
Michigan
7.5 mi807 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Island Lake Rec. Area - Paved Hiking and Biking Trail
Michigan
0.2 mi
Trail
Island Lake Yellow Trail Loop
Michigan
5.6 mi732 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
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