Stony Lake Park

Oxford, Michigan · on Stony Lake · Boulder Pointe Golf Club

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WATER: lake
ACCESS: Designated swim area
FEE: $100
SEASON: Best in summer

About Stony Lake Park

Stony Lake Park is a 13-acre public park owned and operated by Oxford Township Parks and Recreation on Stony Lake in Oxford Township, Michigan, roughly a mile from downtown Oxford. It has a sandy swim beach, a low-key local swimming hole, along with picnic pavilions, a boat launch, playground, and restrooms, and is open dawn to dusk year-round with free admission.

The park sits directly on the shore of Stony Lake off N. Lapeer Road (M-24), a few miles north of downtown Oxford in northern Oakland County. It is a developed township park rather than a backcountry site, with mowed lawns, a beach area, playground, gazebo, and three named picnic pavilions arranged around the shoreline.

Swimming at Stony Lake Park

Visitors swim from a sandy beach on Stony Lake; local visitor accounts describe people swimming and sunbathing there in summer alongside fishing. No official signage, lifeguard status, or water-quality details were found on the township site.

How to get to this swimming hole

Located at 1397 N. Lapeer Road (M-24), north of Oxford past Ray Road, in Oxford Township, MI; a visitor guide lists the beach entrance address as 85 Brabb Rd, Oxford, MI 48371.

Parking: Free paved on-site parking, per a visitor guide of the park.

The walk in

No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up township park; on-site paved parking sits adjacent to the beach, pavilions, and gazebo around the shoreline, so no hike is required to reach the swimming area.

Plan your visit

Bringing kids

OK with supervision

Sandy swim beach on a calm inland lake with no current, and the official boat launch rules require all watercraft to stay 300 feet from the designated swimming area, which keeps boat traffic away from kids. However, no source confirms a lifeguard on duty, so supervision is advised.

Parking

Free

Free, paved on-site parking, per a first-hand visitor guide; official sources do not separately confirm cost but list no fee for park admission.

Restrooms

Yes

Restrooms are listed as an on-site amenity on the official Oxford Township park page; exact type (flush vs. vault) and location relative to the beach are not specified in any source found.

Hours

Park is open dawn to dusk, year-round, per the official park page. Separately, the township's official 'Boat Launch & Watercraft Regulations' document specifies the park is open 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and that all boats must be off the lake by 8:45 p.m.

On the water

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Restrictions: Per the official Oxford Township 'Boat Launch & Watercraft Regulations' document: launching is limited to 4 watercraft at a time on a first-come-first-served basis; all watercraft must be registered per State of Michigan guidelines; watercraft must stay 300 feet from the designated swimming area and cannot be tied to the dock for extended periods or landed near the swim area; no power loading; boats must be off the lake by 8:45 p.m.; Oakland County Sheriff Marine Division patrols the lake for violations. The document addresses registered boats and wave runners specifically and does not mention kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards, so it is unconfirmed whether or how those are regulated.

No source confirms non-motorized watercraft (kayak/canoe/paddleboard) rules or presence; only motorized boats and personal watercraft (wave runners) are explicitly addressed by the township's regulations document.

Stony Lake Park: FAQ

Does Stony Lake Park charge a fee?

Park admission is free. Picnic pavilion rentals cost $100 (Albertson, seats 30), $125 (Martin, seats 30), and $175 (Brabb, seats 120) for township residents, roughly double for non-residents, per the official park page.

Is Stony Lake Park kid friendly?

Do I need to hike to reach Stony Lake Park?

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

Where do I park for Stony Lake Park?

Free, paved on-site parking, per a first-hand visitor guide; official sources do not separately confirm cost but list no fee for park admission.

Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Stony Lake Park?

When is the best time to visit Stony Lake Park?

Summer, based on the first-hand visitor guide describing swimming, sunbathing, and fishing as warm-season activities; winter activities (ice fishing/skating) are also listed by the township.

What are the rules at Stony Lake Park?

Open dawn to dusk, year-round, per the official park page. Ice fishing and ice skating are allowed on Stony Lake in winter but the township does not monitor ice conditions or thickness, so users assume their own risk; sledding is explicitly prohibited.

What water body is Stony Lake Park on?

Stony Lake Park is on Stony Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.