State Parks Near Novi, Michigan
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Novi. The closest is Maybury State Park, about 4 mi southwest of town. 11 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Maybury State Park4 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 11of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 12parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Novi, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Novi; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →Highland Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Highland 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 →Brighton Recreation Area
Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Brighton 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 →Holly Recreation Area
Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Holly 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 →Seven Lakes State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Seven Lakes 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 →Pinckney Recreation Area
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pinckney Recreation Area →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 →Ortonville Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Ortonville Recreation Area →Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
In Livingston County, about 9 miles northwest of Chelsea, Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park covers about 400 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park →Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area →Waterloo Recreation Area
For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (tent sites and equestrian camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Waterloo 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 →Sterling State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Sterling 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 →Hayes State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hayes State Park →Meridian-Baseline State Park
Covering about 108 acres, Meridian-Baseline State Park lies in Jackson County, about 12 miles south of Mason.
Hours, fees and rules for Meridian-Baseline State Park →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 →
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Camping near Novi
- Proud Lake Recreation Area 7 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Highland Recreation Area 12 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Pontiac Lake Recreation Area 14 mi north · Campground listed
- Brighton Recreation Area 19 mi west · Campground listed
- Holly Recreation Area 24 mi north · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Novi
What is the closest state park to Novi?
Maybury State Park is the closest, about 4 miles southwest of Novi in a straight line. Next are Proud Lake Recreation Area and Dodge 4 State Park.
How many state parks are near Novi?
24 state park units are within 50 miles, and 11 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Novi have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Proud Lake Recreation Area, Highland Recreation Area and Pontiac Lake Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Novi?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Novi?
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
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- Near Detroit, MI21 mi east
- Near Trenton, MI28 mi southeast
- Near Mount Clemens, MI32 mi east
- Near Flint, MI39 mi north
- Near Monroe, MI39 mi south
- Near Adrian, MI49 mi southwest
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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.