The thick woodlands, tall-grass prairies, wetlands and lake water attract a wide variety of birds.  Hike through nature trails in the spring and summer for a chance to see scarlet tanagers, indigo buntings and yellow-billed cuckoos. In fall and winter, spy tufted titmice, golden-crowned kinglets and dark-eyed juncos. Nature interpreters maintain a park bird species list and host a variety of birding programs throughout the year. For more information, contact the nature center at (586) 781-9113.

The Stony Creek Boat Rental Facility is located in the Mt. Vernon picnic area and offers the public the opportunity to rent five different types of water craft at extremely attractive rates.

Boat Rental Hours of Operation:
From Memorial Day to Labor Day the concession is open seven days a week from 7:30 am to 8 pm with the last rental being made at 7 pm and all boats must be off the water by 8 pm.

Prior to the Memorial Day holiday the concession is open weekends only in May.  The hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 7 pm with the last rental being made at 6 pm and all boats must be off the water by 7 pm.

After Labor Day the concessions hours are again reduced to weekends for the first two weekends in September. The hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 7 pm with the last rental being made at 6 pm and all boats must be off the water by 7 pm.

BOAT RENTAL - $20 DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR ALL BOAT RENTALS
Boat Rental Fees  (minimum one hour rental)
Rowboat 12' and 14'	$5/hour (maximum $20)
Paddleboats	$10/hour
Canoes	$5/hour
Kayak One Person	$5/hour
Kayak Two Person	$7/hour
Deposit	$20
Additional cushions/life jackets	$1
Additional cushions/life jackets deposit	$5
Senior rowboat rate $15 max.  Not available weekends or holidays.

Terms of Rental:
1) Boat Rental accepts cash; Visa, MasterCard or Discover. A $20 deposit is required for each boat rented.
2) A valid drivers license or State issued picture ID is required to rent a boat (school ID's are not acceptable).
3) Patrons must be 16 years old to rent a boat or to be in a boat by yourself, unless you have a Boater Safety Card in your possession, at the time of rental. Be advised that having a Boater Safety Card allows you operate the rental craft by yourself; you are not allowed to have a passenger in the boat with you.
4) Life vests (PFD's) are provided for each boat rental user.
5) No reservations are taken, boats are rented on a first come first served basis.
6) Weekends are often very busy, waiting list are used as needed.

Maximum Capacity

Row Boats	4 people
Canoe	4 people
Paddle Boats	4 people
Single Kayak	1 person
Double Kayak	2 people

Other Services Provided:
1) Fishing bait (night crawlers) is available for purchase at both the Boat Rental and the Park Office.
2) Park publications, maps and other information.

Click here for a map and directions to the Boat Rental.

Reward yourself with panoramic vistas and a day of boating on 500-acre Stony Creek Lake at Stony Creek Metropark. A 6-ramp boat launch gives access to the water. A separate sailboard area is located near Eastwood Beach. Safe operation and a 10 mph speedlimit are enforced. A metroparks boat permit is required.
Boat storage Boats may be stored on their trailers. Summer season is mid-April through mid-October. Winter storage is mid-October through March 31.
Boat Launch Permit (per watercraft)
Annual	$30
Seniors	$15
Daily	$5
Boat storage
Summer season storage	$250
Winter season storage	$150

Click here for a map and directions to the Boat Launch.

Family Camp Jamboree



This year at Stony Creek we are offering three weekends of family fun rustic camping!  Bring the kids and enjoy a quiet night under the stars, a community campfire and interpretive programs for the entire family.  During your visit go for a hike on one of our many beautiful hiking trails or rent a boat and spend some time on the water. 

$40.00 includes 2 nights camping and park entrance fee.

For reservations call 586-781-4242



Click here for a map of the campground.


Organized youth groups

Overnight camping for organized youth groups is available at nearby Wolcott Mills Metropark. Bring your scout group or youth organization and camp under the stars in a tent or at the Shorian Lodge (accommodates 34 people). Reservations are required.   Contact the Stony Creek Metropark at (586) 781-4242.

Escape the winter blues walking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing at Stony Creek Metropark. Enjoy great cardiovascular exercise as you glide across 13 miles of marked and groomed traditional cross-country ski trails, covering level to hilly terrain  . Coast over snow-glazed trails on the golf course or mountain bike routes. Ski rentals are available at the golf course clubhouse weekends only.

Rental fee of $10 includes skis, boots and poles for 1/2 a day.  Rental begins at 9AM last rental at 3PM with all skis returned to the building by 5PM.

Click here for a map and directions to the Ski Center.

Play on one of the most challenging disc golf courses in Michigan at Stony Creek Metropark. The Buckhorn disc golf course is a 24-hole championship course has serene wetlands, tallgrass prairies, dense thickets and wooded fairways. It’s located adjacent to the Gladeview picnic area. The Annual Bag Tag can be used on the disc golf courses at Hudson Mills and Kensington Metroparks.
Rates:
Annual Bag Tag	$50
Senior/Junior Bag Tag (62 & over / 17 & under)	$30
Daily Wristband	$2

Click here for a map and directions to the Buckhorn Disc Golf Course.

Boost your fitness routine as you take in the scenic beauty on the fitness trails at Stony Creek Metropark. Run or walk against the picturesque backdrop of Stony Creek Lake, with 20 exercise stations located near Eastwood Beach. Three quarter-mile, one-mile and three quarter-miles are designed to provide a well-balanced routine of physical activity and fun for all ages.

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

Geocaches are located throughout the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. If you wish to place a cache within a Metropark, see the rules, regulations, and site permit application.

Play a round of golf on the 6,921-acre, heavily wooded fairways at Stony Creek Metropark. The 18-hole, championship par-72 course has an “up north” feel. Power and hand carts are available. Special Senior (62+) rates are offered weekdays only. The golf start building serves food and beverages, including beer and wine. Coolers are not permitted. To reserve your tee time, please call (586) 781-9166.

Golf Score Card
Course	Rating	Slope
Blue	73.4	126
White	71.4	123
Gold	67.7	114
Red	69.9	112

Golf lessons available, call Paul Moran at 313.808.8418.
Golf Fees	18 holes	9 holes
Weekends & Holidays	$27	$19
Monday - Friday	$23	$16
9 holes additional-weekend	$8
9 holes additional-weekday	$7
Seniors & Juniors	$15*	$12*
	* weekdays except holidays
9 holes additional-Srs & Jrs	$3
Motorized Carts (per person)	$15	$10
Motorized Carts (Seniors & Juniors)	$12	$7.50
9 holes additional	$5
9 holes additional (Seniors)	$4.50
Hand carts	$2

Click here for a map and directions to the Stony Creek Golf Course.

Explore more than 27 miles of trails hiking through thick woodlands, expansive fields and wetlands at Stony Creek Metropark. Discover six miles of trails with moderately hilly terrain, near the nature center, for ample bird and wildlife-viewing opportunities. Explore Black trail to reach the highest point of Macomb county, with stunning views of downtown Detroit on a clear day. Traverse 14 miles of hilly, heavily wooded dirt trails on the southwest side of the metropark.  Walk or run around scenic Stony Creek Lake on the paved 6.2 mile (10K) hike/bike trail. The trails vary from flat to hilly terrain.

An ice skating rink is located on Stony Creek Lake near the boat launch area.  A warming room has a heated lobby, vending machines and restrooms. Hockey is allowed in designated areas next to the large general skating rink.  No skate rentals. Check this sight for weather conditions.

Experience a winter wonderland sledding at Stony Creek Metropark. Dash down sledding hills located at the Gladeview and West Branch picnic areas. Check this site for weather conditions.

Click here for a map and directions to the West Branch sledding hills.
 
Click here for the Gladeview sledding hills.

Test your skills and enjoy a snowy, winter day snowboarding at Stony Creek Metropark. Coast down a designated hill for snowboards only near the Gladeview Picnic Area. Snowboards must be tethered to ankles. Please check this site for snow and weather conditions.

Enjoy a summer day in the water at Baypoint and Eastwood Beaches at Stony Creek Metropark. Beaches are open 10 am to 8 pm throughout the summer, with lifeguards on duty at Baypoint Beach, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Comfort stations, food bars and first aid facilities are available. Fires, alcohol or glass containers are not permitted at the beaches.

Click here for a map and directions to Baypoint Beach.
Click here for a map and directions to Eastwood Beach.

Bring your toboggan, a few friends, and head for the hills at Stony Creek Metropark’s winter sports area.  A toboggan hill is located at West Branch Picnic Area, near “F” lot.