State Parks Near Monroe, Michigan
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Monroe, including 10 parks across the line in Ohio. The closest is Sterling State Park, about 2 mi east of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Sterling State Park2 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 145 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Monroe, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Monroe; driving distance is usually longer.
Sterling State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Sterling State Park →Maumee Bay State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites and showers). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins, yurts, and lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Maumee Bay State Park →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 →Oak Point State Park
Oak Point State Park is a 1-acre park in Ottawa County, about 12 miles northeast of Port Clinton.
Hours, fees and rules for Oak Point State Park →South Bass Island State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with tent sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for South Bass Island State Park →Middle Bass Island State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Middle Bass Island State Park →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 →Catawba Island State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Catawba Island State Park →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 →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 →East Harbor State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites, group camping, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and yurts.
Hours, fees and rules for East Harbor State Park →Hayes State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hayes State Park →Kelleys Island State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (tent sites and group camping). Roofed lodging includes yurts.
Hours, fees and rules for Kelleys Island State Park →Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
Covering about 707 acres, Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve lies in Jackson County, about 13 miles northwest of Tecumseh.
Hours, fees and rules for Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve →Mary Jane Thurston State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Mary Jane Thurston State Park →Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park is a 13-acre park in Ottawa County, about 6 miles north of Sandusky.
Hours, fees and rules for Marblehead Lighthouse State Park →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 →Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
Cambridge Junction Historic State Park is a 64-acre park in Lenawee County, about 15 miles northwest of Adrian.
Hours, fees and rules for Cambridge Junction Historic State Park →Lake Hudson Recreation Area
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Hudson Recreation Area →Proud Lake Recreation Area
For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Proud Lake Recreation Area →Pinckney Recreation Area
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pinckney Recreation Area →Brighton Recreation Area
Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Brighton Recreation Area →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 →Waterloo Recreation Area
For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (tent sites and equestrian camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Waterloo Recreation Area →
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Best picks by activity
Camping near Monroe
- Sterling State Park 2 mi east · Campground listed
- Maumee Bay State Park 16 mi south · Campground listed
- North Bass Island State Park 32 mi southeast · Campground listed
- South Bass Island State Park 34 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Middle Bass Island State Park 34 mi southeast · Campground listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Monroe
- Maumee Bay State Park 16 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- North Bass Island State Park 32 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- South Bass Island State Park 34 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- East Harbor State Park 39 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Kelleys Island State Park 42 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Monroe
- Maumee Bay State Park 16 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- South Bass Island State Park 34 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- East Harbor State Park 39 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kelleys Island State Park 42 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Questions about state parks near Monroe
What is the closest state park to Monroe?
Sterling State Park is the closest, about 2 miles east of Monroe in a straight line. Next are Maumee Bay State Park and North Bass Island State Park.
How many state parks are near Monroe?
24 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 Monroe have camping?
14 parks list camping, the nearest being Sterling State Park, Maumee Bay State Park and North Bass Island State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Monroe?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Monroe?
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, MI18 mi northeast
- Near Toledo, OH20 mi southwest
- Near Sylvania, OH22 mi southwest
- Near Ann Arbor, MI31 mi northwest
- Near Adrian, MI34 mi west
- Near Detroit, MI35 mi northeast
- Near Novi, MI39 mi north
- Near Bowling Green, OH40 mi south
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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.