Maybury State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Maybury State Park is on the outskirts of Detroit between 8 Mile Road and 7 Mile Road. It started its existence in 1921 as a rural sanatorium for tuberculosis patients, and the idea was to create a "home away from home" for the patients who couldn't live in the city any longer. There were between 40 and 50 buildings on the site in its heyday. There were living quarters, schools, shops, and even an electrical generating station so that the site was self-sufficient. Over the years, medical advances, particularly in antibiotics, made the facility less and less relevant. The sanatorium closed in 1969, and most of the buildings, other than a few of the doctors' houses, had been torn down by the time the area became Maybury State Park in 1975. Today, the recreation area is a popular destination for hiking, biking, nature watching, and bringing children to fish in the pond.
Spring 44-70 F
Summer 77-82 F
Fall 48-73 F
Winter 21-35 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Maybury State Park
There are no camping facilities at all in Maybury State Park.
What to Do at
Maybury State Park
Maybury State Park is an oasis in an urban area and features 1,000 acres of rolling hills, open meadows, and forest. Outdoor adventurers can look forward to exploring its extensive hiking and biking trail system. There are also 8 miles of bridle trails for horseback riding enthusiasts. Bring your bats, balls, and gloves for a baseball game on the field. Once the snow flies, this outdoor recreation area becomes a popular destination for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Fishing
The pond is small and is an outstanding place for young anglers to drop their first lines. You can catch smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish, and yellow perch in the nameless waterbody that covers 8 acres.
Stargazing
There is Class-6 Bortle Scale stargazing at Maybury State Park. The park closes at 10 p.m., so if you want to bring your telescope, you'll have to set it up during the winter when it gets dark before 5 p.m. Class 6 means that there are light sources in every direction, so you will certainly need the right filters to be able to see more than just the major constellations.
Flora and Fauna
Aside from squirrels and similar creatures, the chief wildlife in Maybury State Park consists of the 181 species of birds that live in the area, including three endangered species. Believe it or not, the skunk cabbage at the park has pretty flowers when it is in bloom before the famous big leaves appear. They create their own heat so that they can flower even in frozen ground.
Hiking
The 3.1 Maybury Hiking Trail Loop is a gorgeous trail that takes you around the pond and is rated as easy, making it a good choice for a family outing. Alternatively, a 4.8 paved trail travels by some of the historical buildings in the park.
Biking
Mountain biking enthusiasts can challenge themselves on the 6.7 Maybury Mountain Bike Trail. It boasts technical turns and hilly stretches and connects to several loops if you want to extend your ride.
How to Get to
Maybury State Park
Proceed to Detroit. From there, drive west on either 7 Mile Road or 8 Mile Road. Either one leads directly to Maybury State Park in Northville.
Entering Maybury State Park
You can either drive into the park in your vehicle or take the No. 740 bus to the corner of Beck Road and 12 Mile Road, catching a cab to the entrance of the park to enter on foot. Ample parking is available at the entrance. The park is open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. every day. Some of the hiking routes are accessible, but if you want to brave the hilly trails, then you can use the park's track chair at no cost.
Michigan Recreation Pass (daily) : $9.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Maybury State Park
Any time of year is a good time to visit because there is something season-specific to do year-round. This fishing is excellent in the spring and summer. Fall and spring offer milder temperatures for exploring the park's trail network on horseback, bike, or foot. During the summer, many enjoy a meal in the picnic area under the shade of the trees in the park.
Birds are the stars of the show. From mergansers, wood ducks, and other waterfowl to bluebirds, cardinals, and other songbirds, you can see dozens of species in Maybury State Park. You may also spot deer, chipmunks, and rabbits while exploring the trails.
No, there are no camping facilities of any kind in Maybury State Park.
If you are planning to stay overnight in the area around the park, there are campgrounds available nearby. You may want to reserve a campsite at one of them ahead of time to guarantee a spot.
Your pets are welcome at Maybury State Park. They are allowed on the hiking trails but not in any of the buildings. Pets must be on a leash, and you are responsible for cleaning up after your furry companions.