State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Highland State Recreation Area
Highland State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 5,900 acres (2,388 ha), established in 1976.
State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 5,900 acres (2,388 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 42.6364° N, 83.5731° 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 Highland State 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 14 miles west of Pontiac |
Airports near this park
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- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 31.3 miles away
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 40.2 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 100.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Highland State Recreation Area?
Highland State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (42.6364° N, 83.5731° W).
When was Highland State Recreation Area established?
Highland State Recreation Area was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Highland State Recreation Area?
Highland State Recreation Area covers 5,900 acres (2,388 ha).
How do I get to Highland State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Pontiac, Michigan. about 14 miles west of Pontiac.
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/Highland_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).