Proud Lake Recreation Area
3500 Wixom Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48382
4,700 acres · 12 miles of trails
Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township offers 4,700 acres of shaded trails along the Huron River with water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Leashed dogs hike 12 miles. Bring bug spray in summer.
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- Park
- Proud Lake Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Commerce Township, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.5436, -83.5328
- Size
- 4,700 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 4,700 acres of room
- · 12 miles of trail
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Dog policy
4,700-acre recreation area. Leashed dogs welcome on 12 miles of trails along the Huron River.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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