Waterloo Recreation Area
"Ann Arbor visitors often come for a quick escape to lakes, trails, and camping without driving far. It is a popular day-trip destination for paddling, hiking, and family outings."
A vast southeast Michigan recreation area known for lakes, forests, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Island Lake Recreation Area
"Ann Arbor visitors come for a quick escape to beaches, paddling, and biking without a long drive. The park is an easy outdoor add-on to a weekend in the city."
A popular southeast Michigan recreation area with lakes, river access, beaches, and extensive trails.
Brighton Recreation Area
"Ann Arbor residents visit for a nearby escape with lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation. It is a popular choice for weekend paddling, biking, and picnics."
A scenic southeast Michigan recreation area with lakes, hills, and four-season outdoor activities.
Hayes State Park
"Visitors from Ann Arbor often come for a quick lake getaway, swimming, and camping without a long drive. It is a convenient day-trip destination for families and boaters."
A lakeside state park on Wamplers Lake known for swimming, boating, fishing, and camping.
Belle Isle Park
"Ann Arbor visitors come for a day trip that combines outdoor recreation with Detroit-area sightseeing. Belle Isle offers a different experience from inland parks, with broad river views and urban character."
A historic island park in Detroit with waterfront scenery, gardens, beaches, and iconic attractions.
Sterling State Park
"Ann Arbor visitors come for a change of scenery and a full day outdoors by the water. The park’s beach and birding opportunities make it a worthwhile regional trip."
A Lake Erie park with beaches, marshes, fishing, boating, and excellent birdwatching.
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
"Ann Arbor residents may visit for a change of scenery and a lake-centered recreation area closer than many northern destinations. The park is appealing for camping, paddling, and day-use activities."
A 3,745-acre recreation area with a large lake, beaches, trails, and year-round outdoor activities.
Holly Recreation Area
"Ann Arbor visitors come for lake recreation, camping, and mountain biking in a large natural area. The park is a good option for a weekend outdoors away from the city."
A sprawling state recreation area with lakes, forests, camping, and four-season outdoor activities.
Maumee Bay State Park
"Ann Arbor visitors may come for a nearby Great Lakes getaway with birding, beaches, and lodge amenities."
A Lake Erie park known for beaches, birding, wetlands, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Ortonville Recreation Area
"Ann Arbor visitors may choose Ortonville Recreation Area for a larger, less crowded park experience with water access and camping."
A scenic southeastern Michigan park with lakes, forests, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Seven Lakes State Park
"Ann Arbor visitors may choose the park for a nearby lake destination with camping and swimming. It offers a larger natural setting than many local parks in the region."
A lake-filled Oakland County park known for swimming, boating, camping, and scenic natural beauty.