State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Proud Lake State Recreation Area
Proud Lake State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 3,030 acres (1,226 ha).
Photo: Pat Williams from Commerce Twp, MI, USA via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 3,030 acres (1,226 ha) |
| Coordinates | 42.5675° N, 83.5467° 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 Proud Lake State Recreation Area
Proud Lake State Recreation Area is a state-managed public park and recreation area located in Commerce Township, Oakland County, Michigan, near Wixom. It is under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The recreation area has a total area of 3,030 acres (12.3 km2) and offers various outdoor activities including 20 miles (32 km) of hiking trails (9 miles of which are open to horses and mountain bikes), cross-country skiing, fishing in the Huron River, hunting (in limited areas), canoeing, and picnicking. A campground has 130 campsites and a 24-person cabin for rent.
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 — 130 sites |
|---|---|
| Lodges | A campground has 130 campsites and a 24-person cabin for rent |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 26.3 miles away
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 36.3 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 102.6 miles away
Parks nearby
Highland State Recreation Area
Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
Dodge No. 4 State Park
Maybury State Park
Island Lake State Recreation Area
Brighton State Recreation Area
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Proud Lake State Recreation Area?
Proud Lake State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (42.5675° N, 83.5467° W).
How big is Proud Lake State Recreation Area?
Proud Lake State Recreation Area covers 3,030 acres (1,226 ha).
Does Proud Lake State Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Proud Lake State Recreation Area has campgrounds with 130 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/Proud_Lake_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).