State Parks Near Owosso, Michigan
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of Owosso. The closest is Sleepy Hollow State Park, about 13 mi west of town. 1 park is within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Sleepy Hollow State Park13 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 1of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 13parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Owosso, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Owosso; driving distance is usually longer.
Sleepy Hollow State Park
Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Sleepy Hollow State Park →Seven Lakes State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Seven Lakes State Park →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 →Holly Recreation Area
Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Holly 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 →Ortonville Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Ortonville 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 →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 →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 →Pinckney Recreation Area
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pinckney 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 →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 →Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Metamora-Hadley 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 →Waterloo Recreation Area
For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (tent sites and equestrian camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Waterloo Recreation Area →Ionia Recreation Area
Overnight options include 5 camping areas, with tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Ionia 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 →Bay City State Park
For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Bay City State Park →
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Camping near Owosso
- Sleepy Hollow State Park 13 mi west · Campground listed
- Seven Lakes State Park 29 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Holly Recreation Area 34 mi east · Campground listed
- Brighton Recreation Area 38 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Ortonville Recreation Area 39 mi east · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Owosso
What is the closest state park to Owosso?
Sleepy Hollow State Park is the closest, about 13 miles west of Owosso in a straight line. Next are Seven Lakes State Park and Holly Oaks ORV Park.
How many state parks are near Owosso?
18 state park units are within 50 miles, and 1 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Owosso have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Sleepy Hollow State Park, Seven Lakes State Park and Holly Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Owosso?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Owosso?
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 Flint, MI25 mi east
- Near Lansing, MI28 mi southwest
- Near Saginaw, MI31 mi north
- Near Bay City, MI44 mi north
- Near Midland, MI44 mi north
- Near Ionia, MI45 mi west
- Near South Lyon, MI45 mi southeast
- Near Novi, MI50 mi southeast
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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.