Holly State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Groveland Township, near

Holly, Michigan Holly is a village in north Oakland County Oakland County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of the metropolitan Detroit area, located northwest of the city. As of the 2020 Census, its population was 1,274,395, making it th ...

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Covering of rolling woodland and open fields, the park area is bisected by

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and

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, with a majority of park features to the east, and the Holdbridge Lakes Mountain Bike Area to the west, featuring the Gruber's Grinder trail. Features include an 18-hole

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course, of hiking and mountain biking trails, a

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flying field, opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating, and hunting. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Camping is provided for at 160 campsites and 3 rustic cabins, one of which is the Rolston Cabin. There is a groomed beach with picnic tables, a snack bar, and boat rentals on Heron Lake. The park area also encompasses McGinnis Lake, Valley Lake, and Wildwood Lake. The park typically sees the highest number of visitors in August and September, coinciding with the Michigan Renaissance Festival, which is located near the park. The area is managed by the

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File:Hollystaterec2.jpg, Heron Lake Beach Area File:Hollystaterec3.jpg, Lakeshore Trail File:RolstonCabin.jpg, Rolston Cabin

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Holly Recreation Area

Holly Game Unit of Holly Recreation Area
Protected Planet (World Database on Protected Areas) Protected areas of Oakland County, Michigan State recreation areas of Michigan {{Michigan-protected-area-stub

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