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  3. Island Lake Recreation Area

Camping at Island Lake Recreation Area near Brighton

State park · Brighton · 5 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

Island Lake Recreation Area spans 4,000 acres of scenic state land in southeast Michigan. It's a popular destination for mountain biking, paddling, hiking, swimming, triathlon training, picnicking, fishing, hunting and trapping.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

1 available sites

1 open of 5 sites
Canoe-In-2
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Going to Camp

Availability on Going to Camp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Canoe-In-2✓✓$20
Canoe-In-1✓X$20
White PineXX$108
Blue SpruceXX$108
G1XX—

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
1 site available for your entire stay

You book directly on Michigan State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Michigan State Parks ↗

1 openSites from $20/night
Book on Michigan State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Fire Ring
  • Picnic Table
Pets
no

Location

12950 E. Grand River Ave.
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Island Lake Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Island Lake Recreation Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Island Lake Recreation Area?
Reservable on midnrreservations.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Island Lake Recreation Area?
no (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the midnrreservations.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing no
Shade
Listing 0 of 5 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on midnrreservations.com
Getting there
Listing 12950 E. Grand River Ave. (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Tom and Julie's Place

11.7 mi from Island Lake Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $34/night
$68 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Peabody Small House

16.7 mi from Island Lake Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $39/night
$78 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Nature and Nurture Farm

17.2 mi from Island Lake Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks Detroit area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person
    • Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More Detroit area · 2 hr · from $70/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour Detroit area · 2 hr · from $105/person
Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2016 Winnebago View, Mercedes Sprinter, near Ohio Parks
    2016 Winnebago View, Mercedes Sprinter, near Ohio Parks

    Class C motorhome · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 131 mi from campground

    $198/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 136 mi from campground

    $85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere
    2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 6 · 138 mi from campground

    $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Island Lake Recreation Area

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks
    Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks

    Detroit area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person

    Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More
    Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More

    Detroit area · 2 hr · from $70/person

    Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour
    Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 2 hr · from $105/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket
    Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Michigan State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202664%0%7%
    Dec 20264%0%75%
    Jan 202735%0%41%
    Feb 202736%0%40%
    Mar 202753%0%27%
    Apr 202776%0%3%
    May 202769%0%11%
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    5 individual reservable campsites from Michigan State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    5 sites · $20, $108/night

    1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Detroit area · 45 min–1.5 hr · from $32/person

    Detroit's Hidden History Guided Walking Tour
    Detroit's Hidden History Guided Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 1.5 hr · from $49/person

    Private Detroit Pedal Pub Tour – A Top-Rated Downtown Experience
    Private Detroit Pedal Pub Tour – A Top-Rated Downtown Experience

    Detroit area · 1.8 hr · from $300/person

    Detroit Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City
    Detroit Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City

    Detroit area · 3 hr · from $98/person

    Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour
    Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 45 min–1 hr · from $10/person

    Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in Comfort
    Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in Comfort

    Detroit area · 1 hr · from $125/person