Update on status of Oakland County Parks and Recreation campgrounds
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, regular operations of Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks Campgrounds require adjustments to ensure guest and staff safety. We have been working closely with the Oakland County Health Division to make these decisions.
The campgrounds tentatively plan to open June 25. Reservations for dates beginning July 1 and after can be made starting May 18 for individual sites, cabins and yurts.
Group camping reservations will be taken for July 1 and after. All group reservations are subject to cancellation if they exceed any size restrictions set by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Changes at the campgrounds for this season are as follows:
- The Campground Recreation Program is being modified for the 2020 camping season. Although the traditional themed weekends will not be hosted, parks staff is planning activities for campers that meet social distancing guidelines. These alternative opportunities may be offered only on the weekends.
- Programming such as bands, DJ dances, entertainers, face painters, inflatables, arts and crafts and the other activities have been cancelled due to the shared use of materials and proximity to other campers which makes social distancing impossible.
- Parks staff will be re-evaluating the fall Halloween camping events by late August.
- The beach will remain closed at Groveland Oaks Campground until June 30.
- Fourth of July Fireworks and the Air Fair at Groveland Oaks Campground have been cancelled.
- Due to limited cleaning supplies, all boat and bike rentals plus the mini golf course at Groveland Oaks are on hold until the Fourth of July weekend, after which time the situation will be reassessed. Boats, lifejackets, and bikes are high-contact items. We recommend you bring your personal bikes from home to use at the campgrounds, along with helmets and chains to lock your bikes up at night and when you are away from your campsite.
- At Groveland Oaks, concessions will be closed for the entire season.
- Due to the tendency for individuals to gather in proximity, the recommendation from the Oakland County Health Division is to keep all playgrounds closed at the campgrounds plus day-use parks.
- For your stay, you may bring sanitizing wipes from home to clean your picnic table, water spigot and electrical box. Outdoor amenities will not be sanitized by parks staff. For the safety of campers, parks staff and the environment, please avoid the use of bleach, disinfectants and other hazardous chemicals on the ground.
- Honey Wagon services are being explored to be offered by an outside contractor due to the health and safety of our staff. To ensure quality service there will be a requirement of a representative be onsite for service being rendered. Details will be forthcoming.
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unusual situation and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation staff is making every decision with much strategic planning and collaboration with the health division and other county departments.
We want to provide you with a good camping experience in 2020 but want to maintain safe and healthy conditions for both our staff and visitors.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Addison Oaks County Park and Campground
Located at 1480 W. Romeo Road in Leonard, Addison Oaks County Park is a place where visitors can recreate for the day, camp under the stars or explore the park’s rich history. Campers can stay on individual sites or in group camping areas, yurts or cabins. A 2.5-mile connector trail connects the main park to Addison Oaks East and other nearby recreation areas. The Historic Tudor-style Buhl Estate hosts weddings, banquets, receptions and business meetings, with food service by Oak Management.
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Groveland Oaks County Park and Campground
Located on Stewart Lake just 1.5 miles east of I-75 “exit 101” in northern Oakland County, Groveland Oaks County Park features large 50’ x 50’ full hookup and modern campsites, group camping areas, eight cabins, four yurts and two Island pavilions for group parties.
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