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 | | Brighton Recreation Area |  |  Alcohol Restrictions Alcohol may not be possessed or consumed from April 1 to September 30 in the Bishop Lake Day Use Area without the written authorization of the park manager. |  Boat Rental Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboats and Rowboats are available for rent. Rentals are available from May through September by calling the park at 810-229-6566. View the Rental Prices |  Cross Country Ski All trails are open to cross country skiing, however they are not groomed. |  Disc Golf |  Equestrian A full equestrian facility, Brighton Recreation Area offers 18 miles of trails, a riding stable, rustic camping and a staging area. If you do not have a horse and would like to go for a ride, visit the Brighton Recreation Area Riding Stables for current information about hours, activities and prices. Be sure to check out information about Brighton Trail Riders Association which helps support equestrian activities in the park. For a map of Brighton's equestrian trails click here. |   Fishing Shore fishing is available at all lakes where launches are located. An ADA fishing pier is accessible from the boat launch at Bishop Lake. | | Fishing in the Parks Learn more about fishing at Fishing in the Parks, a free educational program. |  Geocaching There are over a dozen geocaches hidden in Brighton Recreation Area. Good Luck! |  Hiking Two trails are designed to make the remote areas of the park more accessible for visitors. |  Hunting Wildlife is abundant in the park and hunting is allowed during legal seasons. |  Metal Detecting Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statutes. If you wish to use a metal detector in this state park, here is a map that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. |  Michigan State Park Explorer Program Learn more about the natural features and resources located in this park with the State Park Explorer Program. |  Mountain Biking Two mountain biking trails accommodate beginning and advanced riders. See trail information below. |  Paddling |  Swimming Bishop Lake beach has been totally remodeled and is now universally accessible. Features include a beach house, beach area, picnic shelters, and a sand volleyball court. Vending machines are available at the beach house.
Visit the Michigan BeachGuard System for water monitoring information at this location. |  Watchable Wildlife Bird watching is a popular recreation activity at this location. For a list of birds that have been found by bird watchers, click here. |
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