Island Lake Recreation Area

Island Lake Recreation Area Island Lake Recreation Area is a 4,000-acre park in Livingston County that offers an "up north" experience without leaving southeast Michigan.
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Island Lake Recreation Area offers many different recreational opportunities! The park features:

An organizational campground ideal for scout troops

2 rustic cabins that accommodate 15 people each

4 miles of paved trail that wind through a variety of habitats. The trail also connects to Kensington Metropark and the Lyon Township Bike Trail

More than 14 miles of hiking/mountain biking/cross-co

untry ski trails that weave through varied habitats

Canoeing and kayaking along 5 miles of the Huron River

Fishing and hunting

Metal detecting in designated areas of the park

Snowmobiling along unpaved trails

Swimming at Kent Lake Beach and Spring Mill Pond

Six picnic shelters available for rent (4 electric and close proximity to modern bathrooms, 2 non-electric with hand pumps and primitive restrooms)

One of the nation's most modern and safest shooting ranges

Operate 4 boat launches that include Woodland, Chemung, Crooked Lake, and Whitmore Lake

05/29/2026

The Yellow Trail at Island Lake will be hosting a mountain bike race this Sunday. Expect extra traffic on the trail and plan your visit accordingly. Parking at the trailhead will be limited; alternate spots to access the trails include the Dodge parking lot or the Green Oak Mall trailhead.

05/25/2026

Both the Kent Lake and Spring Mill Pond parking lots are currently full. Please plan accordingly if you’re heading to the park today. We appreciate your patience and hope you have a great visit!

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day. As we take time today to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, we’re grateful to see so many visitors enjoying our beautiful state parks.

Wishing you a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day. Let us remember the true reason for this day and the freedoms we enjoy because of those who served.

Great news! Thanks to the help of our incredible volunteers, the Blue and Yellow Trails are now cleared of downed trees....
05/22/2026

Great news! Thanks to the help of our incredible volunteers, the Blue and Yellow Trails are now cleared of downed trees. We couldn’t have made this amazing progress without the dedication, hard work, and passion of our trail volunteer team. Your efforts help keep the trails safe and enjoyable for everyone — thank you!

Park Rangers have been working incredibly hard, putting in long hours since Tuesday’s storm to clear debris and restore ...
05/21/2026

Park Rangers have been working incredibly hard, putting in long hours since Tuesday’s storm to clear debris and restore the park. We appreciate your patience as they continue this important work. If you encounter a downed tree, please use caution and do not attempt to move or clear it. Instead, send us a photo and location to [email protected]

Many long hours of clearing trees and we continue to do so most roads are passable, the blue trail has several down tree...
05/20/2026

Many long hours of clearing trees and we continue to do so most roads are passable, the blue trail has several down trees, and I will have an update on the yellow trail shortly. The park does remain open just be aware of your surroundings and if something is not possible, please turn around carefully, and stay safe!

The park was hit by a strong storm with damaging winds this afternoon. With dozens of trees down our staff is working hard to get the roads back open and safe. Several areas are currently blocked off. Please avoid driving into the park this evening.

The park was hit by a strong storm with damaging winds this afternoon. With dozens of trees down our staff is working ha...
05/19/2026

The park was hit by a strong storm with damaging winds this afternoon. With dozens of trees down our staff is working hard to get the roads back open and safe. Several areas are currently blocked off. Please avoid driving into the park this evening.

05/18/2026

While the park doesn't have a traditional campground, we still wanted to share this with you.

Where am I Wednesday and where is your favorite lunch spot in the park?
05/13/2026

Where am I Wednesday and where is your favorite lunch spot in the park?

Where am I Wednesday?
04/29/2026

Where am I Wednesday?

Address

6301 Kensington Road
Brighton, MI
48116

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

Telephone

+18102297067

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