Proud Lake Recreation Area
2700 Glengary Rd., Commerce Charter Twp.; 248-685-2433; dnr.state.mi.us
Proud Lake Recreation Area, with more than 4,700 acres, is located on the scenic Huron River in Oakland County and offers diverse and plentiful recreational opportunities. There are more than 20 miles of trails covering several diverse habitats.
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Brighton Recreation Area
6360 Chilson Rd., Howell; 810-229-6566; dnr.state.mi.us
Brighton Recreation Area provides 4,947 acres of recreation fun and a bunch of hills interspersed with some lakes, with several miles of trails available for equestrian, mountain biking, and hiking.
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
27215 W 10 Mile Rd., Southfield; 248-796-5000; dnr.state.mi.us
Just 30 minutes outside of Detroit is 42 acres of woodlands, forested wetlands, and native meadows, all of which surround Carpenter Lake, and it’s still one of southeast Michigan’s best-kept secrets.
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Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
7800 Gale Rd., Waterford Twp.; 248-666-1020; dnr.state.mi.us
At Pontiac Lake Recreation Area there are marshes, ponds, heavy forests, and old farm fields, as well as rivers, lakes, and trails for horseback riding and hiking.
