Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Proud Lake State Recreation Area is a state-managed public park and recreation area located in Commerce Township, Oakland County, Michigan, near Wixom. It is under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The recreation area has a total area of 3,030 acres (12.3 km²) and offers various outdoor activities including 20 miles (32 km) of hiking trails (9 miles of which are open to horses and mountain bikes), cross-country skiing, fishing in the Huron River, hunting (in limited areas), canoeing, and picnicking. A campground has 130 campsites and a 24-person cabin for rent.

Proud Lake State Recreation Area
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Location	Lower Peninsula, Oakland County, Michigan USA
Nearest city	Wixom, Michigan
Coordinates	42°34′03″N 83°32′48″W
Area	3,030 acres (1,230 ha)
Governing body	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Website	Official website

History

Proud Lake State Recreation Area was one of ten state recreation areas in southeast Michigan established in 1944.^[1]

External links

• Proud Lake Recreation Area Michigan Department of Natural Resources
• Recreation Passport Michigan DNR
• Proud Lake Nature Study Area Protected Planet (World Database on Protected Areas)