Brighton Recreation Area

Brighton State Recreation Area
Bishop Lake Campground
Map showing the location of Brighton State Recreation Area
Location within the state of Michigan
Location Hamburg Township, Livingston County, Michigan, USA
Nearest city Brighton, Michigan
Coordinates 42°30′39″N 83°50′42″W / 42.51083°N 83.84500°W / 42.51083; -83.84500Coordinates: 42°30′39″N 83°50′42″W / 42.51083°N 83.84500°W / 42.51083; -83.84500
Area 4,947 acres (8 sq mi; 2,002 ha)
Governing body Michigan Department of Natural Resources
www.michigandnr.com/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=438&type=SPRK

Brighton State Recreation Area is an 4,947-acre (20.02 km2) recreation area, located near Mount Brighton ski area in Livingston County, Michigan. It has 39 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, skiing and horse riding. There are 3 campgrounds providing over 200 campsites. It is also close to many other state parks, such as Pinckney State Recreation Area.


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