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Addison Oaks

Addison Oaks is a scenic 1,140-acre park in northeast Oakland County with two lakes and spring-fed ponds.  

Addison Oaks was recently named one of the Top 10 best family-friendly places to hike by MetroParent Magazine. 

  • Daily pass or annual vehicle permit required (please purchase prior to arrival, from late October through mid-May, as permits are not always available at the park)
  • Swimming, boating, picnicking and group picnic shelters, fishing, hiking, mountain bike trails and special events, including the annual Addison Oaks Mountain Bike and Handcycle Challenge 
  • Camping on individual modern sites; six group camping areas; six cabins and organized activities and entertainment for campers.  Four 4-person cabins and two 6-person cabins available for rent; (some wheelchair accessible). Cabins Includes electricity, refrigerator, table and chairs, outdoor fire pit and cooking grill.
  • Sandy beach with concession building (vending machines)
  • Row and pedal boat rentals and mountain bike rentals
  • Elegant Tudor-style conference center for weddings, banquets, receptions and business meetings. Food service by Oak Management  
  • Extensive Trail System (at main park) includes:
    11 miles of trail open for hiking, which includes the 2.5 mile paved Buhl Lake Trail; 6.4 miles of trail open for equestrian use; and 6.8 miles of challenging singletrack mountain bike trail.
  • 24-hole Disc Golf Course is open year-round   
  • Discover the exciting sport of Geocaching at Addison Oaks 
  • NEW! Groomed cross-country skiing (skate and classic styles) on the Buhl Lake Trail, conditions permitting.
  • Ice fishing, conditions permitting
  • Addison Oaks East is open for walking and hiking on 2.1 miles of mowed trails. Archery hunting is allowed in this portion of Addison Oaks only; Michigan DNR State Law hunting rules and regulations apply. (Addison Oaks East is east of Walker Road, north of Romeo Road and west of Rochester Road; parking is on Romeo Road east of Walker Road)

  • Contact/Hours

    Address:
    1480 West Romeo Road
    Leonard, MI  48367
    (9 miles North of Rochester)

    Phone: 248-693-2432

    Hours of Operation:
    30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Open year-round; closed Christmas Day.

    Directions
    Fees & Permits

    Daily pass or annual vehicle permit required prior to arrival, from late October through mid-May (permits are not always available at the park). View park fees and purchase permits online. 

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