Highland Township, Michigan
Highland Township is located in the northwest area of Oakland County and is situated along M-59 which is a major road getting you conveniently to the northern Detroit suburbs with ease or the path to head out of town when you want to get away for the weekend. Highland Township is just north of Milford and west of White Lake.
For those looking for an area of metro Detroit with a little more rural feel but still being very close to many of the great amenities that the suburbs have to offer, Highland Township is the place to be. Nearby Milford provides a charming and historic downtown area with plenty of boutique shops, unique and flavorful restaurants and the occasional festival or fair.
You’ll find Highland State Recreation Area within Highland Township which is a 5,900-acre park featuring a lake for swimming and paddling, hiking and biking trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic areas, playgrounds and lots of activities for those who want to spend the day outdoors.
Highland Township is a rural community and Detroit suburb nearly 36 square miles with close to 20,000 residents.