Bald Mountain Recreation Area sits in Orion Charter Township, about three miles southeast of places to camp around Lake Orion, with lake and creek access woven through the property. Trails here are well-marked and maintained, and several lakes within the park are accessible for fishing or paddling. Electric hookups are available, along with toilets, a dump station, and picnic tables. Cell service is reported on-site. Pets and alcohol are permitted, and reservations can be made in advance.
Description
Bald Mountain Recreation Area has some of the steepest hills and most rugged terrain in southeastern Michigan.
Camping is limited to rustic cabins, but the extensive trails, inland lakes, trout streams and wild game provide recreation opportunities all year long.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBald Mountain Recreation Area is located in Michigan near Lake Orion
Directions
Located 7 miles north of Pontiac and can be reached from I-75 by departing north on M-24 (exit 81). Turn east onto Greenshield Road to reach the park headquarters.
Address
3361 S. Lapeer Rd.
Orion Charter Township, MI 48360
Coordinates
42.74307751 N
83.21877618 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/8/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/8/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 31 min from Detroit, MI
- 34 min from Flint, MI
- 56 min from Ann Arbor, MI
- 1 hr 1 min from Monroe, MI







