State Parks Near Lansing, Michigan

14 state park units lie within 50 miles of Lansing. The closest is Sleepy Hollow State Park, about 17 mi northeast of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.

Closest park: Sleepy Hollow State Park17 mi northeast
Within 25 miles: 2of 14 within 50 mi
With camping: 9parks list campsites
Dog-friendly: 0pets allowed

State parks near Lansing, nearest first

Straight-line distance from central Lansing; driving distance is usually longer.

Sleepy Hollow State Park
17 miles northeast · St. Johns, Michigan · State Park
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Meridian-Baseline State Park
23 miles southeast · Mason, Michigan · State Park
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Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
31 miles southeast · Chelsea, Michigan · Trail State Park
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Waterloo Recreation Area
33 miles southeast · Chelsea, Michigan · Recreation Area
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Ionia Recreation Area
33 miles northwest · Ionia, Michigan · Recreation Area
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Pinckney Recreation Area
35 miles southeast · Chelsea, Michigan · Recreation Area
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Brighton Recreation Area
39 miles east · Brighton, Michigan · Recreation Area
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Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
46 miles southeast · Tecumseh, Michigan · State Park
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Island Lake Recreation Area
46 miles east · Brighton, Michigan · Recreation Area
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Seven Lakes State Park
46 miles east · Holly, Michigan · State Park
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Yankee Springs Recreation Area
48 miles west · Hastings, Michigan · Recreation Area
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Fort Custer Recreation Area
48 miles southwest · Springfield, Michigan · Recreation Area
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Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
48 miles south · Adrian, Michigan · Historic State Park
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Hayes State Park
50 miles southeast · Tecumseh, Michigan · State Park
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Camping near Lansing

Sleepy Hollow State Park 17 mi northeast · Campground listed
Waterloo Recreation Area 33 mi southeast · Campground listed
Ionia Recreation Area 33 mi northwest · Campground listed
Pinckney Recreation Area 35 mi southeast · Campground listed
Brighton Recreation Area 39 mi east · Campground listed

+ 4 more in the list above

Questions about state parks near Lansing

What is the closest state park to Lansing?

Sleepy Hollow State Park is the closest, about 17 miles northeast of Lansing in a straight line. Next are Meridian-Baseline State Park and Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park.

How many state parks are near Lansing?

14 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.

Which state parks near Lansing have camping?

9 parks list camping, the nearest being Sleepy Hollow State Park, Waterloo Recreation Area and Ionia Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.

Are dogs allowed at state parks near Lansing?

None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.

Are there free state parks near Lansing?

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.

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.