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Brighton Recreation Area

Coordinates: 42°30′39″N 83°50′42″W / 42.51083°N 83.84500°W / 42.51083; -83.84500
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Brighton State Recreation Area
Bishop Lake Campground
Map showing the location of Brighton State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Brighton State Recreation Area
Location within the state of Michigan
Map showing the location of Brighton State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Brighton State Recreation Area
Brighton Recreation Area (the United States)
LocationHamburg Township, Livingston County, Michigan, USA
Nearest cityBrighton, Michigan
Coordinates42°30′39″N 83°50′42″W / 42.51083°N 83.84500°W / 42.51083; -83.84500
Area4,947 acres (8 sq mi; 2,002 ha)
Governing bodyMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteOfficial website

Brighton State Recreation Area is an 4,947-acre (20.02 km2) recreation area, located near Mount Brighton ski area in Livingston County, Michigan. It has 39 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, skiing and horse riding. There are 3 campgrounds providing over 200 campsites. It is also close to many other state parks, such as Pinckney State Recreation Area.