State Parks Near Detroit, Michigan
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Detroit, including 1 park across the line in Ohio. The closest is William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor, about 5 mi southeast of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor5 mi southeast
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 121 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Detroit, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Detroit; driving distance is usually longer.
William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
Covering about 5 acres, William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor lies in Wayne County, about 5 miles south of Hamtramck.
Hours, fees and rules for William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor →Belle Isle Park
Belle Isle Park is a 930-acre park in Wayne County, about 4 miles southwest of Grosse Pointe Park.
Hours, fees and rules for Belle Isle Park →Dodge 4 State Park
In Oakland County, in Keego Harbor, Dodge 4 State Park covers about 76 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Dodge 4 State Park →Maybury State Park
Maybury State Park is a 949-acre park in Wayne County, about 2 miles west of Northville.
Hours, fees and rules for Maybury State Park →Proud Lake Recreation Area
For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Proud Lake Recreation Area →Bald Mountain Recreation Area
Covering about 4,519 acres, Bald Mountain Recreation Area lies in Oakland County, in Lake Orion.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Mountain Recreation Area →W.C. Wetzel Recreation Area
Covering about 911 acres, W.C. Wetzel Recreation Area lies in Macomb County, about 3 miles west of New Haven.
Hours, fees and rules for W.C. Wetzel Recreation Area →Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Pontiac Lake Recreation Area →Highland Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Highland Recreation Area →Island Lake Recreation Area
In Livingston County, about 4 miles southeast of Brighton, Island Lake Recreation Area covers about 4,069 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Island Lake Recreation Area →Algonac State Park
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Algonac State Park →Sterling State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Sterling State Park →Holly Recreation Area
Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Holly Recreation Area →Ortonville Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Ortonville Recreation Area →Holly Oaks ORV Park
Holly Oaks ORV Park is a 223-acre park in Oakland County, about 3 miles northeast of Holly.
Hours, fees and rules for Holly Oaks ORV Park →Brighton Recreation Area
Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Brighton Recreation Area →Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area →Seven Lakes State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Seven Lakes State Park →Pinckney Recreation Area
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pinckney Recreation Area →North Bass Island State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for North Bass Island State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Detroit
- Proud Lake Recreation Area 26 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Pontiac Lake Recreation Area 28 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Highland Recreation Area 30 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Algonac State Park 35 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Sterling State Park 35 mi south · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Detroit
- North Bass Island State Park 48 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Questions about state parks near Detroit
What is the closest state park to Detroit?
William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor is the closest, about 5 miles southeast of Detroit in a straight line. Next are Belle Isle Park and Dodge 4 State Park.
How many state parks are near Detroit?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Detroit have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Proud Lake Recreation Area, Pontiac Lake Recreation Area and Highland Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Detroit?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Detroit?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Trenton, MI17 mi south
- Near Mount Clemens, MI19 mi northeast
- Near Novi, MI21 mi west
- Near South Lyon, MI29 mi west
- Near Ann Arbor, MI33 mi west
- Near Monroe, MI35 mi southwest
- Near Flint, MI53 mi northwest
- Near Port Huron, MI54 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.