Welcome to Addison Oaks Campground! Reservations for campsites, cabins and yurts may be made 180 days (approximately six months) in advance. Reservations for group areas may be made 335 days (approximately 11 months) in advance. The Day Use Park is open year-round.

Contact Station Hours

The contact station is open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. through Oct. 18 (staff permitting).

Climbing Tower 

There’s a new attraction at Addison Oaks County Park and Campground that’s taking play to new heights.

The park’s brand-new climbing tower is now open, giving guests a chance to scale one of the tallest rope climbers in Michigan.

Standing at an impressive 24 feet 10 inches, the structure delivers both a physical challenge and a memorable experience for guests of all ages.

Be sure to visit during day-use hours, which are 7 a.m.-9 p.m. during the camping season.

Upcoming Event

Meteors and More 

Join us for Meteors and More, a free, astronomy-focused special event from 6:30 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 14 at Addison Oaks County Park. Attend a 30-minute presentation by Oakland Astronomy Club volunteers at 9 p.m. and gaze at the sky for a chance to view the Andromeda Galaxy and dazzling star clusters through telescopes and self-viewing of the Perseid meteors from 9:30 p.m.-midnight.

Come earlier to enjoy these additional activities during the daylight hours:

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Kids activities
  • Train rides
  • Inflatable bouncer (socks required)
  • Airbrush tattoos with glow-in-the-dark glitter
  • Glow bracelets
• 6:30-8:45 p.m. - Family-friendly festivities
  • Self-led Solar System Trail walks
  • Sound stage and live DJ
  • S'mores around a fire

All activities are free. Bring blankets, chairs and insect repellant for your comfort. Registration is not required, but the event is limited to the first 400 attendees and subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather (call if weather is questionable).

• Printable Meteors and More Flyer

Old-Growth Forest Designation

Addison Oaks County Park & Campground has been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network as a  community forest, recognizing the role it plays in connecting people with nature. The Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN) is the only national network of “protected, old-growth, native forests where people of all generations can experience biodiversity and the beauty of nature.”

Read more about the designation at OldGrowthForest.net or view the news release.

e-Bikes

Please note that ONLY Class 1 e-Bikes with pedal assist only with no throttle are allowed on our trails. High-speed e-Bikes that can travel at 20 mph or faster, along with Sur-rons, are not permitted. If you have any questions, please contact the park directly. We appreciate your help keeping our trails safe and fun for all pedestrians and riders.

Trail Information

Take a virtual tour of the Addison Oaks trails:

360 Degree Trail Map

Additional Information

• Addison Oaks-East Nature Park trail map
• Full park map

Tick Bite Prevention

• Learn How to Protect Yourself
• Children and Lyme Disease