Michigan State Parks Near Howell

Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park is a long, paved and crushed-limestone rail trail that follows a former railroad corridor through Livingston and Washtenaw counties. Visitors use it for biking, walking, running, and winter recreation, with easy access to nearby communities, parks, and lake country scenery.

Pinckney Recreation Area spans thousands of acres of lakes, wetlands, and hardwood forest in the Waterloo-Pinckney trail corridor. Visitors come for boating, fishing, camping, wildlife viewing, and a wide range of hiking and winter activities.

Waterloo Recreation Area spans more than 20,000 acres and features dozens of lakes, scenic woodlands, and extensive trail systems. It is a popular destination for camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, and exploring one of the most diverse natural areas in southern Michigan.

Sleepy Hollow State Park spans more than 2,600 acres around Lake Ovid, offering a mix of water-based recreation and quiet forested landscapes. It is especially popular for camping, fishing, paddling, and birdwatching, with broad views across the lake and abundant wildlife.