Overview
A brief introduction to Highland Recreation Area
Highland State Recreation Area is a 5,900-acre (2,400 ha) state recreation area in the southeast part of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in north Oakland County, 14 miles (23 km) west of Pontiac.
Haven Hill Natural Area, within the Highland State Recreation Area, was designated in 1976 as a National Natural Landmark.
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- Michigan State Parks
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Reviews
Camper reviews for Highland Recreation Area
Beautiful a bit Busy
Michigan is gorgeous all over. We picked a site that seemed to be a bit more solitary and there's people around, you can hear the interstate at night, and the rangers are around as well. It was quiet by 10 or so. There's allegedly swimming but it was rainy that weekend. Front gate folks are very helpful. You can buy firewood here.
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