- Bald Mountain Recreation Area
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location =Michigan , USA
nearest_city =Lake Orion, Michigan
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lat_direction = N
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long_direction = W
area = 4,637 acres (18.8 km²)
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governing_body =Michigan Department of Natural Resources Bald Mountain Recreation Area is a 4,637-acre (18.8 km²)
state park located nearLake Orion, Michigan off M-24. It consists of some of most the rugged terrain in southeastern Michigan.It is a popular recreation area for day users, hunters, and fishermen. Hunting includes deer,
rabbit ,squirrel ,Canada goose ,woodchuck ,duck ,raccoon , andwoodcock . Fishing includes bass, pike, panfish, and trout. The park also includes a rifle and a sporting clays range. [cite web| url = http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=435| title = ParkList - Bald Mountain Recreation Area| accessdate = 2006-07-10]Facilities and activities
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Hunting - The park is open to hunting from September 15 to March 31.
*Shooting /Archery range
*Swimming
*Canoeing
*Playground
*Hiking
*Mountain biking - Michigan Mountain Bikiing AssociationMMBA
*Cross-country skiing on groomed trails
*Snowmobiling
*Boating
*Fishing in Trout Creek, Paint Creek, andGraham Lake
*Picnicking
**Picnic Area
**Picnic Shelter
*Camping
*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. [http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/RecreationCamping/metal-maps/baldmtn.PDF Use 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.References
External links
* [http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=435 Bald Mountain Recreation Area - Michigan DNR]
* [http://www.unearthedoutdoors.net/parks/369 View Weather & Maps] - Unearthed Outdoors
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