The park contains a Japanese bridge and formal gardens remnants from the original Buhl Estate.
It features a dedicated 24-hole disc golf course integrated into the wooded, hilly terrain.
The park's mountain bike trail system was built in partnership with the Clinton River Area Mountain Bike Association (CRAMBA).
The property was formerly a private estate owned by the Buhl family before being acquired by Oakland County in the 1960s.
Several of the park's kettle lakes are remnants of the last glacial retreat in Michigan.
The park's trail network connects to an extensive regional non-motorized trail system.
Addison Oaks County Park spans 1,140 acres of rolling landscapes in northern Oakland County, Michigan. The property features the 20-acre Adams Lake and access to numerous smaller ponds suitable for non-motorized boating. It offers over 20 miles of trails dedicated to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The park provides 176 modern campsites, including pull-through sites and cabins available for rental. Equestrian facilities include a dedicated staging area and bridle trails. A historic focus is maintained through the preservation of the Buhl Estate buildings within park grounds. The terrain consists of glacial topography characterized by wooded hills and kettle lakes. It functions as a regional hub for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly mountain bikers seeking technical single-track terrain.
The Japanese bridge near the historic Buhl Estate gardens.
Download the trail map ahead of time, as cell service can be unreliable in the denser wooded valleys.
Visit the park's eastern section for flatter, easier walking trails if you want to avoid the steep glacial hills.
Check the park's official event calendar for occasional mountain bike races that may close specific trail segments.
Do not attempt the advanced mountain bike loops without experience, as the terrain features significant elevation changes and technical root systems.
Camping facilities are seasonal, typically operating from spring through late autumn; park grounds remain open year-round.
Maintain trail etiquette by yielding to horses and uphill cyclists; dogs must be on a six-foot leash at all times.
