State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Brighton State Recreation Area
Brighton State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 4,947 acres (2,002 ha).
State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Livingston, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 4,947 acres (2,002 ha) |
| Coordinates | 42.5108° N, 83.8450° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Brighton State Recreation Area
Brighton State Recreation Area is an 4,947-acre (20.02 km2) recreation area, located near Mount Brighton ski area in Livingston County, Michigan. It has 39 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, skiing and horse riding. There are 3 campgrounds providing over 200 campsites. It is also close to many other state parks, such as Pinckney State Recreation Area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes — 200 sites |
|---|
Airports near this park
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- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 32.4 miles away
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 48.2 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 89.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brighton State Recreation Area?
Brighton State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (42.5108° N, 83.8450° W).
How big is Brighton State Recreation Area?
Brighton State Recreation Area covers 4,947 acres (2,002 ha).
Does Brighton State Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Brighton State Recreation Area has campgrounds with 200 sites.
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/Brighton_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).