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

Remember you can have not enter the park from the south. 96 to Kent Lake South to Silver Lake to Kensington Rd North and...
06/23/2026

Remember you can have not enter the park from the south. 96 to Kent Lake South to Silver Lake to Kensington Rd North and R East into the park, US 23 to to Silver Lake to Kensington Rd North and R East into the park.

Starting Monday, June 15, the Livingston County Road Commission will be closing Kensington Road just south of the Grand River Avenue intersection. The closure is expected to last until mid‑July. During this time, the only vehicle access to the park will be from the south.

If you're coming from I‑96, use Exit 153 (Kent Lake Road).
If you're coming from US‑23, use Exit 55 (Silver Lake Road).

On nice days, consider parking at the Mall Trailhead near JCPenney and walking or biking into the park—it's a great alternative.

For GPS directions to park entrance, use: 6301 Kensington Road, Brighton, MI 48116.

For more information about the road closure, please contact the Livingston County Road Commission.

Where am I Wednesday?
06/17/2026

Where am I Wednesday?

Starting Monday, June 15, the Livingston County Road Commission will be closing Kensington Road just south of the Grand ...
06/12/2026

Starting Monday, June 15, the Livingston County Road Commission will be closing Kensington Road just south of the Grand River Avenue intersection. The closure is expected to last until mid‑July. During this time, the only vehicle access to the park will be from the south.

If you're coming from I‑96, use Exit 153 (Kent Lake Road).
If you're coming from US‑23, use Exit 55 (Silver Lake Road).

On nice days, consider parking at the Mall Trailhead near JCPenney and walking or biking into the park—it's a great alternative.

For GPS directions to park entrance, use: 6301 Kensington Road, Brighton, MI 48116.

For more information about the road closure, please contact the Livingston County Road Commission.

What an amazing event! We were excited to have our Island Lake track chair there as well, helping visitors get out and e...
06/08/2026

What an amazing event! We were excited to have our Island Lake track chair there as well, helping visitors get out and enjoy the outdoors.

If you’d like to reserve the Island Lake Track Chair, please call 810-229-7067 or email us at [email protected]

For more information about track chairs available throughout all our Michigan state parks, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/accessibility/track-chairs

Where am I Wednesday?
06/03/2026

Where am I Wednesday?

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!

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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