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Destination Oakland > Parks and Trails > County Parks > Independence Oaks
Independence Oaks 

Enjoy year-round recreation in this naturally-maintained 1,088-acre park near Clarkston.

  • More than 14 miles of marked nature and ski trails, including the paved River Loop Trail, All-Visitors Trail and Hawk's View Trail, a 2.5 mile paved hike, bike and blade pathway
  • Daily pass or annual vehicle permit required  
  • Picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming, nature study and youth group camping
  • Picnic areas and rental shelters for group rental include ball field, sand volleyball courts, playground equipment, horseshoes pits
  • Picturesque Tony Filippis Memorial Garden and wheelchair-accessible gazebo shelter adjacent to Twin Chimneys area with view of Crooked Lake; ideal for outdoor wedding ceremonies
  • Boat launch (non-motorized boats) and seasonal rowboat, canoe, kayak and pedalboat rentals on 68-acre Crooked Lake
  • Nature Center with interactive exhibits and interpretive programs
  • Camp Wilderness, youth group overnight camping area. Two areas feature platform tents, shelter, fire circle, modern bathhouse and more!  Campers can access the park's nature center, trails and (in season) swimming, boating and fishing.
  • Cross-country skiing, ski rental, ice skating, ice fishing, warming shelters and vending machines. 
  • "The best groomed cross-country trails in southeast Michigan are at Independence Oaks" says Hour Detroit Magazine's Best Winter Getaways List!

    • Contact/Hours

    Address:
    9501 Sashabaw Road
    Clarkston, MI  48348
    (2 1/2 miles north of I-75 --  Exit 89)

    Phone:
    248-625-0877 (Park)
    248-625-6473 (Wint Nature Center)

    Park Hours of Operation:
    Approximately 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at park entrance. Open year round. Closed Christmas Day.

    Nature Center Hours
    Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
    Sundays & holidays Noon-5 p.m.
    (Closed Christmas Day)
    Fees & Permits

    Daily or annual vehicle permit required (prior to arrival, from late October through mid-May (permits are not always available at the park). View park fees and purchase permits online. 
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