Friends of Highland Recreation Area in White Lake
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White Lake, Oakland County, Michigan, US
Site: http://www.fohravolunteers.org/
- Monday:8AM–10PM
- Tuesday:8AM–10PM
- Wednesday:8AM–10PM
- Thursday:8AM–10PM
- Friday:8AM–10PM
- Saturday:8AM–10PM
- Sunday:8AM–10PM
Nice, medium-sized beach area with plenty of spaces to cook out. Also, a number of trails and wildlife to look at. Would highly recommend for a quick hike or swim.
Love this place! There are lots of things to do here including hiking, cross country skiing, fishing, bird watching, hunting, pavilions for picnics etc. Great place for families!!
This is a nice state park with a good trail system some inland lakes and a rustic campground. Decent wildlife viewing opportunities!
Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, the goal of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.Headquartered in Highland Township, the Friends of Highland Recreation Area is a nonprofit organization comprised of Michigan residents, private businesses, local user groups, and various resource organizations, working to combine the existing activities and amenities of Highland State Recreation Area, with the unique historical and cultural background of the former Haven Hill estate. Join the organization to help support the history and natural beauty of this special place in Oakland County, Michigan.
A nice little beach for swimming, and pretty trails. There is a campground but not within walking distance to beach. No playground or even general store.
Mountain bike trail is 16 miles (as marked but i believe more like 13) of the most technical/tight/challenging singletrack riding in southeast Michigan. Truly an effort, but a worthwhile effort.
Very nice and quiet place to relax. HUGE camping spots. Not at all like those cramped spots at other camp sites. Very beautiful.
The trail and maps/markers are poorly placed and will bring you in a loop. Definitely wasnt a preferred hiking area for myself.
This park is beautiful, you can do just about anything here, from camping to horseback riding and everything else. Tons of fun.
ZERO stars to park ranger who erected a 6’ chain link fence on the eastern shoreline of Teeple Lake. Shame on you. BIG EYESORE! Spoiled the vista that I’ve enjoyed for 30+ years.
Great walking trails. Well marked. Never too crowded. Beautiful scenery!!
In between Bogie and Ormand directly across from the turnaround on M59. We used a GPS to the address led us right to it. My brother in law used his phones directions and had several problems.We were there after 9am to take some beautiful Fall photos. We drove straight back maybe a mile or so to Teeple Lake, which is where the road ends if you go straight. 5200 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI 48383. We didnt see an attendant so I have no idea what the daily rate is. October 2015.
Hiking, biking & house trails, a beach, a (small) boat launch, pavilions to rent for parties, camping. All the fun, not a crowded park.
Came here camping with friends for a weekend. It was beautiful and very relaxing. The old Ford mansion was very cool to see.
I love this Park only thing that could make this place better is a disc golf course in between the boat launch and the swimming area
Great trails, scenery, and wildlife. Also has a human history component with the old Ford buildings throughout the site.
Great campground. Large sites, nice fire pit, and nice picnic tables. Not a lot of tree coverage on the sites though.
Beautiful park for hiking with friends and family. Well marked trails.
I love going hiking with my husband and our rc bombers!! Great trails and amazing scenery.
This is a beautiful state recreation park. Ive heard a lot of good about the Friends of Highland Recreation. Thank you for all you do. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Great nature trails for all to use. Just be sure to watch out for horses in the summer.
Love bringing my dog here. So many trails and different places to park the car and start a walk.
Great trails, historical site and a beautiful, secluded, clean beach
Beautiful area, but minimal signage on roads, and very basic boat launch areas.
Awesome hunting and nature trails
Love the trails here, just beautiful!!
Love this park! A favorite place for my family to spend time!
I love this park. Only reason for 4 stars is because the access road is terrible and the state needs to support funding to fix!
To many human traffic, not good for hunting, but good for another outdoor activities
I really enjoyed this area and it worked well for training my dog. I would come back here any time.
This park is best viewed in the fall when Maple trees are in peak color.
Just a great place to visit. I know most of the entire park
Very clean beach, nice workers and just an all around great place to enjoy💖💖💖💖💖
Great large space, clean trails, new trails recently
Best place to hike in North oakland county.
Biking all four loops is a challenge, but very rewarding.
Great place to hike and bike.
Nice park thats not so far away.
This park is pretty big it would take most of the day to walk and see everything.
One of my favorite places to walk around
My favorite state park to hike & explore
Clean quiet beach. Great picnic areas
The park is a great place to visit.
Great trails.. Good hunting
My place to find serenity, take in creation and be at one with nature.
Live nearby come here almost every day love this place
Have a blast camping here every summer!!
Huge, peaceful, and the beach in the back is great fun
Great hiking trails!
Great day trip trails!
This is a great park to hike.
Lovely climb up to the Haven Hill ruins
Very nice trails.
Great location to see wildlife!
Love this place one of my regular spots
Very nice place for summer fun
Fun place for a day hike
Wonderful organization foing good work!!
A nice setting to spend a day
Awesome place to visit!!
Bbq and swimming, come on in. This is the spot.
Very nice park
Great trail system
Is there any fishing
Nice Park
Nice place to walk 👍
Nice park.
Spend a lot of time here, great place!!!!!!
Beautiful
Its a great place
Good for the familys
Beautiful park
Cool
Awesome place
Cool place
Total reviews rating 4.7
85 Reviews for Friends of Highland Recreation Area 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-28Friends of Highland Rectional area used to be a very dirty place b4 they found new owners n cleaned it up b4 I wouldnt let my dog go near the waters edge lil own a child I am so happy they cleaned up I love going here to take a wonderful walk in the woods to see all kinds of nature they even have a horse trails n stables for your horses
Review №2
2022-03-03U absolutely love this park. So very much to do and see.
Review №3
2019-04-11I spoke with one of the members last year while sledding with my kids, and we reminisced about the former house on Haven Hill and the overall park. Its nice to know there is a group of individuals wanting to preserve as much of the park and its structures as possible, all on a volunteer basis. Next time youre in the park, please considering bringing a shopping bag and picking up any trash you find along your adventure. It will help these fine folks out and keep the park looking beautiful.
Review №4
2019-06-18We recently held my sons graduation party at the shelter on Teeple Beach. It was clean, bathrooms were spotless and well stocked with paper items. The cost for the day rental was very reasonable, guests enjoyed playing in the sand, taking long walks and some younger guests enjoyed fishing. Would definitely book again. We love this park.
Review №5
2019-07-20Great park with lots to explore. I like that they keep it cleaner then most other state parks I have visited. I recommend hiking all the way to the old house. Lots of good spots to have a picnic.
Review №6
2019-09-03Been on these trails previously, this is a great park. We brought out the kayaks and paddled around the lake, grandkids had a good, fun time. Caught a few fish, too 😉
Review №7
2015-01-10Rural and tucked away from plan sight this is a great alternative to a long drive up north. There is some great historical facts to be learned here, as well as plenty of access to fish, hike, bike, picnic, and everything else that a park would draw you in for. Pet friendly but dogs must be on 6 leash when hiking. Though I didnt spend much time near lake it seems quite large and I am looking forward to a future fishing trip. My visit was over the winter months so I wasnt able to see much of the wildlife, however it is extremely obvious this is a prime location once warmer for plenty of furry and feathery encounters. Elevation various so for my fellow eastsiders this will be a nice little treat from our flat parks we know and love so well. Enjoy!!
Review №8
2016-07-25Excellent day hiking trails. Nice beach. Boat launch. Lots of picnic areas and tables. Horse trails. Lots of animals, deer, snakes, birds, chipmunks, and squirrels. Good fishing for small perch and other sunfish.
Review №9
2017-06-17Wonderful hidden gem! Haven Hill is a wonderful location for wildlife viewing. I wish they had better signage but the lack of it does add some rustic charm. I had been here several times before learning it was once Edsel Fords property.
Review №10
2016-06-13I absolutely love this lake. It has always been so clean. And on one of the trails there is a beautiful view of water and tree lines from a little bridge you can walk across.