Highland Recreation Area - United States
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Best time to visit Highland Recreation Area
Late May through early October is the prime window for RV travel, with warm days, swimmable lakes, and all trails open. July and August bring the busiest weekends, so midweek arrivals are easier on the campground and boat launches. September and early October offer cooler nights, lighter traffic, and strong fall color in the Haven Hill hardwoods. Winter access is limited to day use, with trails turning over to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing when snow allows.
Campgrounds closed, day-use only; snow and ice common
Campgrounds closed, day-use only
Campgrounds typically closed; trails muddy during thaw
Early-season opening; nights still cold
Trails and lakes fully usable
Bring insect repellent for wetland areas
Peak season, reserve early
Peak season
Cooler nights, lighter crowds
Strong fall color at Haven Hill
Campgrounds closing for the season
Campgrounds closed, day-use only
Things to do at Highland Recreation Area
- Haven Hill Natural Area Easy
Haven Hill is a National Natural Landmark within the park that protects one of the last large stands of undisturbed climax hardwood forest in southern Michigan. Trails loop through the former Edsel Ford estate around Haven Hill Lake, with interpretive signs on the historic landscape. Parking lots near the trailhead accommodate standard passenger vehicles better than large rigs, so towed vehicles are recommended.
- Highland Mountain Bike Trails ModerateRV parking available
Highland is home to a well-regarded singletrack mountain bike system designed for intermediate to advanced riders. Loops feature rocky technical sections, climbs, and fast flowing descents through hardwood forest. The main trailhead has a dedicated gravel parking area suitable for tow vehicles and smaller RVs.
- Equestrian Trail System ModerateRV parking available
Highland contains an extensive multi-use trail network heavily used by horseback riders, with a dedicated equestrian staging area and campground. Loops wind through rolling terrain, meadows, and wetlands. The staging area is designed for trucks and trailers and is the best bet for larger rigs.
- Teeple Lake Beach and Boat Launch EasyRV parking available
Teeple Lake offers a sandy swimming beach, picnic area, and a boat launch with a parking lot sized for vehicles with trailers. The lake allows small motorized and non-motorized boats, with kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards popular in summer. Restrooms and picnic shelters round out the day-use area.
- Alderman Lake Fishing EasyRV parking available
Alderman Lake and the other smaller inland lakes in the park support warmwater fishing, with bluegill, bass, and pike among the most common catches. Shoreline access and small-craft launches are spread around the park. A Michigan fishing license is required for anglers 17 and older.
- Hiking and Cross-Country Ski Trails ModerateRV parking available
Beyond the mountain bike and equestrian networks, Highland has miles of quieter hiking-only and multi-use trails through rolling moraine terrain. In winter the same corridors convert to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing when snow cover is sufficient. Trailhead parking along M-59 and near Haven Hill accommodates day-use vehicles.
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Highland Recreation Area, MI, United States
How to get to Highland Recreation Area
The park is in northwest Oakland County, roughly an hour northwest of downtown Detroit and about 45 minutes north of Ann Arbor via US-23 and M-59. From I-96, exit at Milford Road and head north, then east on M-59 to the park entrances. Roads in and around the park are paved two-lane highways with no tunnels or mountain passes, making access straightforward for larger rigs, though some interior park roads and equestrian areas are narrow and better scouted before towing in. The nearest major airport for fly-and-rent trips is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), about an hour south.
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