Addison Oaks County Park spans 1,140 acres near Rochester, Michigan, offering camping experiences across varying terrain of rolling hills and woodlands. The park provides electrical hookups at several sites with paved pads for easy vehicle access. Oakland County maintains this campground from late April through late October, with seasonal amenities and programming that change throughout the camping season.
What to do
Hiking trails network: 2.5 miles of paved trails circle Addison Oaks Lake, while additional dirt paths extend through the wooded areas. "The trails are well maintained and heavily trafficked. The campground is RV and tent friendly and offers fire pits/picnic tables," notes Kate K. about Oakland County Addison Oaks.
Biking options: mountain biking trails provide challenging terrain for cycling enthusiasts. "The park is huge with bike/hike trails, a lake and a disc golf course. Mountain biking seems to be very popular there are dirt trails off the paved hiking loop," according to Richard T., who visited during summer.
Water activities: boat rentals are available at the lake for fishing and exploration. The McGinnis Lake Modern Campground in Holly Recreation Area offers additional water recreation options. "Beach is nice. Has a water park on the lake," mentions Ethan R., who appreciated the water amenities.
What campers like
Clean facilities: bathrooms and shower buildings receive regular maintenance throughout camping season. "The bathrooms are clean. I would stay again," says Karen C. about her experience at Addison Oaks County Park, where she stayed at site #18.
Diverse camping options: sites range from open areas to wooded spots with varying privacy levels. "Nice campground. Paved sites. Some are pretty secluded," reports Ethan R. about Holly State Recreation Area, noting the mix of site types available.
Wildlife viewing: natural surroundings support deer, rabbits, and various bird species. "We saw deer and rabbit. Our spot #18 I felt was spacious and not too close to the people next to us and trees behind us. We had privacy and it was quiet," shares Karen C. about her camping experience.
What you should know
Campground sections vary significantly: different loops offer different camping experiences. At Bishop Lake Campground near Rochester, "Sites in our area were spacious. Park was clean, guests well behaved, staff helpful," according to Tim & Nancy C., who stayed during a themed weekend.
Reservation timing: book well in advance for summer weekends and holiday periods. "It was our first time camping. The park has a beautiful 2.5 mile trail around the lake that makes this campground great. We brought our own kayaks but they do rent boats," explains Karen C. about her experience.
Seasonal activities: check event calendars for special programming throughout camping season. "Lots of socially distanced activities for the kids and a scavenger hunt (finding clues on signs in park to solve a mystery). There 26 miles of bike trails and hiking," reports Tim & Nancy C. about their visit during a themed weekend event.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: multiple play areas cater to different age groups. When camping at Proud Lake Recreation Area, "There is a host site with activities and a lending library for books and some sporting equipment," mentions John F., highlighting amenities for children.
Weekend activities: scheduled events provide structured entertainment for children. "They have kids activities on the weekends, a lake for swimming, great playgrounds and everything is really clean," shares Wendy K. about her family's experience at Addison Oaks.
Comfort considerations: prepare for varying temperatures in shoulder seasons. "The bathhouse is new and very nice. There are a few sites on an incline and that made it hard to get in and out of our fifth wheel," notes Stephanie C., providing insight about the facilities at Proud Lake.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: check site utilities before booking for glamping close to Rochester, Michigan. At Groveland Oaks County Park, "Full hookup area is away from most of the weekend traffic with a short cut to get to where all the kids stuff is located," explains Debbie H., who appreciated the convenience.
Site dimensions: larger rigs require specific sites that accommodate their length. "We travel in a 42 ft motorhome and suggest if you are traveling in a large rig, drive through the park to find an appropriate site. We had called ahead but the site they had reserved for us would not have worked," advises Carol W. about her experience at Groveland Oaks.
Level parking: some sites require additional equipment for stabilization. "Sites have water, electric and full hook ups. Sites in our area were spacious," reports Tim & Nancy C., highlighting the amenities available for those seeking glamping accommodations near Rochester.
