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Proud Lake Recreation Area

Michigan · MI

24

Trails

1

Campgrounds

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Proud Lake State Recreation Area is a state-managed public park and recreation area located in Commerce Township, Oakland County, Michigan, near Wixom. It is under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The recreation area has a total area of 3,030 acres (12.3 km2) and offers various outdoor activities including 20 miles (32 km) of hiking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing in the Huron River, hunting, canoeing, and picnicking. A campground has 130 campsites and a 24-person cabin for rent.

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Trails

All trails in Proud Lake Recreation Area
Chief Pontiac Hiking Trail

Chief Pontiac Hiking Trail

Milford3.2 mi305 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Marsh Trail, River, Red, and Blue Trails Loop

Marsh Trail, River, Red, and Blue Trails Loop

Commerce5.6 mi804 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

Commerce Charter Township0.2 mi
Trail
Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

0.1 mi
Trail
Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

0.1 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

0.3 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

0.5 mi
Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Chief Pontiac Trail

Commerce Charter Township0.5 mi33 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Proud Lake Rec. Area - Foot Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Foot Trail

Commerce Charter Township0.2 mi
Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Foot Trail

0.2 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Foot Trail

0.3 mi
Trail

Proud Lake Rec. Area - Foot Trail

Commerce Charter Township0.1 mi
TrailLoop

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Proud Lake Recreation Area
Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Commerce Township, MIPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park Reservable

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