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HIGHLAND RECREATION AREA
HIGHLAND RECREATION AREA
5200 E. Highland Road
White Lake, Michigan   48383

Phone: 248-889-3750
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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5,900 acres of forest, marshes and lakes. Rustic 30 site campground is available to campers with and without horses. Rustic cabin, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, volleyball. Nature trails. Riding stable. Miles of hiking, mountain bike and bridle trails. Three marked x-country skiing trails for the novice and intermediate skiers. Dog field trial areas, snowmobiling in designated areas. Metal detecting area.
Nature of the Area
The Haven Hill Natural Area has all of southern Michigan's principal forest types within one small area, including swamp forest of tamarack, cedar, beech-maple forest, oak-hickory forest, and mixed hardwood forest. The area has remained largely undisturbed for the past 75 years and has retained its natural character as well as some unusual flora and fauna. It is an excellent educational facility which is used by universities and international organizations. Late April and early May are the best times to view warblers and spring wildflowers.
Camping
Highland-Bass Lake Modern Lodge(248) 889-3750 1 site(s)Cabins & Lodges, Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms

Highland-Group Use Area(248) 889-3750 0 site(s)Group Use Area, Hiking, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet

Highland-Rustic and Equestrian(800) 447-2757 25 site(s)Campers with horses, Equestrian, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
Boating
Boat Launch

Boating access sites are located on Alderman, Teeple, Moore and Lower Pettibone lakes within the park.



Picnicking
Shelters are available to rent at Dodge 10 Unit, at Teeple Lake's picnic area and at Goose Meadow, adjacent to Haven Hill. Call the park at 248-889-3750 to reserve any shelter. The Teeple Beach Shelter is ADA accessible.
Horse Area
A riding stable with 12 miles of equestrian trails is available. For additional information, call 248-887-4779 or go to: Crown V Ranch
Trails
Nature trails abound at the Goose Meadow day-use area. More than 17 miles of trails are open for hiking.

Highland-Equestrian TrailsTrail Length: 12.00 (Miles)Equestrian

Highland-Foot TrailsTrail Length: 17.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Highland-Mountain Bike TrailsTrail Length: 16.00 (Miles)Mountain Biking
Bicycling
Approximately 15 miles of advanced trails are open to mountain biking with a variety of loops shared with hikers.

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