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.
Nearby restaurants include Faulkwood Shores Golf Course, The Bar, Lu & Carl's Bar & Grill approximately 3.2 km away, Charlies Still On Main, and Ciao Amici's.
Places to stay within 20km of Island Lake Recreation Area include Chain Of Lakes Whitewood Cottage, Studioplus located at 3265 Boardwalk Drive, Kensington Metropark, Bellanina Guest House, and Grand Commerce Inn Bed & Breakfast.