Overview
A brief introduction to Island Lake Recreation Area
Island Lake State Recreation Area is a state-run park in Green Oak Township, Livingston County, in metro Detroit in Michigan. The 4,000-acre (1,600 ha) park lies on the Huron River and Kent Lake, an impoundment of the river, just downstream of Kensington Metropark with which it is also connected by a bike trail. It is the third busiest park operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources with visitation of 1.09 million in 2008. The park is easily accessed as it lies near the intersection of I-96 and US-23. The park has a group campsite and a canoe-in campsite, several miles of hiking and biking trails, a shooting range, swimming and a couple of small lakes. It is the only Michigan park to have a hot air balloon launch area.
ARE Island Lake Recreation Area campsites SOLD OUT?
We can help! Many campsite reservations are cancelled daily. Just tell us when you’d like to camp at Island Lake Recreation Area, and how long you want to camp for. We’ll text you when a suitable spot opens up!
Scan for cancellationsContact Island Lake Recreation Area
- Michigan State Parks
- Booking site: https://midnrreservations.com
Spotted an error?
Whoops! Sometimes we make mistakes. Want to help improve the Island Lake Recreation Area listing? Please suggest a correction.
Other nearby parks
Open to camping at other nearby parks? Here are a few other parks you'll find in the vicinity.
Reviews
Camper reviews for Island Lake Recreation Area
Be the first to post a review of Island Lake Recreation Area!
How was your visit to Island Lake Recreation Area? Share your review of Island Lake Recreation Area and help fellow nature-lovers make an informed decision.
Post a reviewMap
View a map of Island Lake Recreation Area
UNABLE TO RESERVE A CAMPSITE?
Get notified when a sold-out campground has availability
Tell us when, where, and how long you want to camp for. We’ll notify you (via SMS) when a suitable spot opens up at that campground—so you can nab that sold-out campsite reservation!