Lower Huron Metropark is a park in the Huron-Clinton system of metro parks in

Metro Detroit The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is a major metropolitan area in the U.S. State of Michigan, consisting of the city of Detroit and its surrounding area. There are varied definitions of the area, including the ...

. The park covers along the

Huron River The Huron River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map , accessed November 7, 2011 river in southeastern Michigan, rising out of the Huron Swamp in Springfield Township in north ...

and has hike-bike trails and two self-guided nature trails. In the winter, the park has cross-country skiing. The park also has a water slide amusement facility, the Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center. There is a 27-site campground, a group campground and canoe camping in the park. Situated in the flood plain of the Huron River, some parts of the park may flood, especially when Belleville Dam releases excess water.

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Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Huron–Clinton Metroparks Protected areas of Wayne County, Michigan Huron River (Michigan) {{WayneCountyMI-geo-stub