State Parks Near South Lyon, Michigan
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of South Lyon. The closest is Island Lake Recreation Area, about 4 mi northwest of town. 10 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Island Lake Recreation Area4 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 10of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 12parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near South Lyon, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central South Lyon; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →Brighton Recreation Area
Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Brighton 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 →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 →Pinckney Recreation Area
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pinckney 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 →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 →Waterloo Recreation Area
For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (tent sites and equestrian camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Waterloo 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 →Ortonville Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Ortonville Recreation Area →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 →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 →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 →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 →Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area →Hayes State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hayes 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 →Sterling State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Sterling State Park →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 →
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Camping near South Lyon
- Proud Lake Recreation Area 9 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Brighton Recreation Area 11 mi west · Campground listed
- Highland Recreation Area 13 mi north · Campground listed
- Pontiac Lake Recreation Area 18 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Pinckney Recreation Area 19 mi west · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near South Lyon
What is the closest state park to South Lyon?
Island Lake Recreation Area is the closest, about 4 miles northwest of South Lyon in a straight line. Next are Maybury State Park and Proud Lake Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near South Lyon?
24 state park units are within 50 miles, and 10 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near South Lyon have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Proud Lake Recreation Area, Brighton 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 South Lyon?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near South Lyon?
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.
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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.