12950 East Grand River
Brighton
Michigan, 48116
(810) 229-7067
www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=462&type=SPRK
Island Lake Recreation Area is a campground or RV park located in Brighton.
Island Lake Recreation Area is a 4,000-acre park in Livingston County that offers an "up north" experience without leaving southeast Michigan. The terrain is a mixture of open brush land to mature hardwood forest, with some pockets of open meadows mixed in. Island Lake is the only balloon port in the state park system. Balloons usually take off in the early morning or late evening, depending on the wind and weather.
Local dining options close to Island Lake Recreation Area include Eternity Brewing Company, Coyote Golf Club, Brighton Bar And Grill, Jet's Pizza, and El Patio Mexican Restaurant approximately 8.9 km away.
Nearby accommodations include The Wolcott House Bed & Breakfast located at 610 West Silver Lake Road, Homewood Cottages, Holly Crossing B&B approximately 19.5 km away, Waldenwoods Family Recreation Resort, and Hilton Garden Inn located at 14600 North Sheldon Road approximately 15.1 km away.