State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 4,637 acres (1,877 ha).
State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 4,637 acres (1,877 ha) |
| Coordinates | 42.7772° N, 83.2114° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
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About Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area is a 4,637-acre (1,877 ha) state park located near Lake Orion, Michigan off M-24. It consists of some of the most rugged terrain in southeastern Michigan. The recreation area is composed of a North Unit and a South Unit, which are not contiguous. The South Unit itself includes two parts separated by M-24 (Lapeer Road), but the section west of M-24 has no recreational facilities or trails and is primarily undeveloped forest and grassy plains segmented by a few through-roads. It is a popular recreation area for day users, hunters, and fishermen.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Lake Orion, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Lake Orion |
Airports near this park
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- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 37.0 miles away
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 39.6 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 117.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Dodge No. 4 State Park
Ortonville State Recreation Area
Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
Holly State Recreation Area
W.C. Wetzel State Recreation Area
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bald Mountain State Recreation Area?
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (42.7772° N, 83.2114° W).
How big is Bald Mountain State Recreation Area?
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area covers 4,637 acres (1,877 ha).
How do I get to Bald Mountain State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Lake Orion, Michigan. near Lake Orion.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_Mountain_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).