The Holly Recreation Area is one of Michigan's many state campgrounds. The campground is just over 7,800 acres in size, and offers many activities. Activities include 10 miles of cross country skiing trails, fishing, 34 miles of hiking trails, metal detecting, 23 miles of mountain biking trails, swimming off of 800 feet of beach on Heron Lake, nine- or 18-hole routes of disc golf, hunting for deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, snowmobiling and boat rental. There are also picnic areas and shelters, boat launches and beach house for guest use. The recreation area offers various camping settings, allowing campers to select from a modern or semi-modern campground, rustic or mini-cabins and shelters. A sanitation station and 50-amp electrical service is available in some locations of the campgrounds.
The Flint/Holly KOA offers several camping options. The recreational vehicle sites have a maximum pull-through length of 85 feet and have 50-amp electrical service available. Tent sites are available in a primitive setting or with water and electric. One- or two-room cabins sleep between four to six people and include a mini-fridge, microwave, ceiling fans, electricity, fire pit and picnic table. Air conditioning, heat and cable television is available in some cabins. Studio lodges sleep four people and include a full bathroom, microwave, mini-fridge, table and chairs, queen bed and bunk beds. All studio lodges have air conditioning, heat, cable TV, a fire pit and picnic table. Smoking is prohibited in the cabins and studio lodges, and pets are allowed for an additional fee. Among the campground's amenities are a campground store, snack bar, wireless Internet, LP gas, firewood, laundry facilities, two bath houses with showers, a pavilion or meeting room, and a seasonal swimming pool.
Seven Lakes State Park is 1,434-acre state campground. Its activities include cross country skiing; bluegill, bass, pike, tiger muskie and catfish fishing; 6.5 miles of hiking trails; canoeing; hunting for deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel; metal detecting; five miles of mountain biking trails; and swimming. There is a beach house and a concession and store area to rent row boats, canoes, paddle boats and motor boats from mid-May to mid-September. A boat launch leads to the 170-acre Big Seven Lake and the 44-acre Dickinson lake. Picnic areas, picnic shelters and a playground are also available for guest use. Modern campsites with electrical hookups, bath houses, and sanitation stations are also available.
Brendel Lake Campground is located in a valley. The lake itself is a private lake that stocks fish yearly. The campground has a picnic and swimming area with grills and a pavilion and offers a variety of boat and jet-ski rentals. The camping setting is described as rustic. For people who wish to dock their boats, the campground offers docking space at a seasonal charge.
