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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 almost 7 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)
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    Connector Trail Update

    Click here for a map of the Connector Trail Route!

    Beginning May 2012, Oakland County Parks and Recreation will initiate construction on the Addison Oaks “Connector Trail."  Funded in part with a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, this 2.4-mile long trail will provide a non-motorized connection between the “Main” and “East” sections of Addison Oaks County Park.

    The trail will run adjacent to portions of West Romeo Road and northwest through portions of the existing park. It will also provide direct access to trails at Cranberry Lake Park in Oakland Township.

    When completed, the Connector Trail will be open to pedestrians, bicycles and equestrians, utilizing a combination of crushed limestone, grass, and boardwalk surfaces.

    During construction, the trails in the East Unit of Addison Oaks will be closed; access to portions of the trails in the Main Unit of the park may also be temporarily closed. Anticipated completion is Fall 2012.
    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.
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    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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