Ionia State Recreation Area
"Lansing visitors often head here for a convenient outdoor getaway with camping and beach access. It is close enough for day use but also works well for overnight stays."
A scenic West Michigan recreation area known for camping, lake access, trails, and year-round outdoor activities.
Waterloo Recreation Area
"Lansing-area visitors use Waterloo for larger camping trips and outdoor adventures close to home. Its size and variety of activities make it one of the region’s top recreation spots."
A vast southeast Michigan recreation area known for lakes, forests, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Brighton Recreation Area
"Lansing is close enough for a full-day outing or overnight trip. Visitors often head here for boating, fishing, and seasonal recreation away from the city."
A scenic southeast Michigan recreation area with lakes, hills, and four-season outdoor activities.
Hayes State Park
"Lansing-area visitors come for a lakeside retreat that feels farther away than it is. The park is popular for weekend camping and relaxing on the beach."
A lakeside state park on Wamplers Lake known for swimming, boating, fishing, and camping.
Holly Recreation Area
"Lansing visitors often make the drive for swimming, fishing, and seasonal camping. The park’s size and variety of activities make it worth the trip from mid-Michigan."
A sprawling state recreation area with lakes, forests, camping, and four-season outdoor activities.
Ortonville Recreation Area
"Lansing-area travelers visit for a southeastern Michigan nature retreat that offers lakes, forests, and seasonal recreation."
A scenic southeastern Michigan park with lakes, forests, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Seven Lakes State Park
"Lansing residents looking for a southeast Michigan getaway often visit for boating, fishing, and camping. The park is a worthwhile road-trip destination for a full outdoor weekend."
A lake-filled Oakland County park known for swimming, boating, camping, and scenic natural beauty.