Located minutes from I-75, Independence Oaks County Park offers overnight camping at "Camp Wilderness" for organized youth groups including churches, scouts, day camps and more.

The primitive campground is nestled within the 1,088-acre park, surrounded by a wooded area and an open field. The Wilderness Bridge takes campers to the new 10-acre site.

Camping area features:

• Two group areas -- 60 campers and 100 campers
• One area has two platform tents and the other has four platform tents (accessible to individuals with disabilities)
• Each platform tent accommodates four people. Each area features a pavilion with water and electricity accommodating up to 100
• Sites include fire rings, benches, grills and picnic tables.
• A heated, modern bathhouse offers showers and restrooms
• Camping is open year–round
• Minimum of 10 youth and two adults required

From the campground, youth can also access:

• Wint Nature Center exhibits, programs and wildlife feeding area
• Nearly 10 miles of hiking trails
• The new 2.2-mile River Loop Trail which includes a boardwalk
  over wetlands.
• A lifeguarded swimming beach (summer only)
• Fishing and boating on 68-acre Crooked Lake
• Recreation clinics such as the “Learn to Fish Program”
• Interpretive programs by Wint Nature Center naturalists.

Call 248-625-0877 for reservations.

FEES:
Price includes vehicle entry, one group area, two platform tents (2 double cots each), heated modern bathhouse with showers and restrooms, water, electricity, pavilion, charcoal grills, fire rings, flag poles, picnic tables and trash containers.

Weekdays (Monday–Thursday)
$20+ $6/person (Regular rate)
$15+ $4/person (Oakland County
resident discount rate)
Weekends (Friday–Sunday)
$30+ $6/person (Regular rate)
$25+ $4/person (Oakland County resident discount rate)