Orion Charter Township

Lake Orion's broader township: trails, lakes, and elbow room.

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About Orion Charter Township

A northern Oakland County township built around lakes and trails.

Orion Charter Township sits in northern Oakland County, directly north of Auburn Hills and east of Independence Township. The township surrounds, but is technically separate from, the Village of Lake Orion, with the broader township footprint covering the lakes, neighborhoods, and parkland that give the area its distinct character.

The lifestyle is built around outdoor recreation. Bald Mountain State Recreation Area covers thousands of acres of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Orion Oaks County Park and the Paint Creek Trail extend the park inventory. Multiple lakes throughout the township support boating and fishing.

Lake Orion Community Schools is a highly rated district that educates more than 6,500 students across 13 schools, with a long-standing reputation for academics, arts, and athletics.

Orion Charter Township, Michigan neighborhood

Lifestyle

What life looks like here.

Dining & Shopping

Downtown Lake Orion's restaurant scene anchors the area, with steady local options across the township and easy reach to Rochester or Auburn Hills.

Parks & Outdoors

Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, Orion Oaks County Park, Paint Creek Trail, multiple inland lakes for boating and fishing. Outdoor recreation is the township's daily routine.

Schools

Lake Orion Community Schools serves more than 6,500 students across 13 schools, with strong academics and a deep athletics culture. The district anchors much of the township's family-housing market.

Things to Do

Lake Orion's downtown calendar, summer boating on Lake Orion itself, trail miles on the Paint Creek and Bald Mountain systems, and the Polly Ann Trail's western approach.

Local Favorites

Places worth knowing.

Outdoors

Bald Mountain Recreation Area

Thousands of acres of trails, inland lakes, and rolling terrain. The defining outdoor anchor of the township.

Outdoors

Orion Oaks County Park

Trails, fishing piers, and the township's largest dog park. A daily-use park for residents.

Outdoors

Paint Creek Trail

Michigan's first rail-to-trail. Runs through the township and connects to Rochester and Lake Orion's village downtown.

Outdoors

Lake Orion

The namesake lake. Boating, fishing, and lakefront homes that define a stretch of township real estate.

Dining

Downtown Lake Orion (village)

The walkable village downtown, technically separate from the township but where township residents eat, drink, and shop.

Outdoors

Polly Ann Trail

An additional rail-trail running through Lake Orion. Connects further into Lapeer County for longer rides.

Education

Lake Orion Community Schools.

Lake Orion Community Schools educates more than 6,500 students across 13 schools, with a long-standing reputation for academics, arts, and athletics. The district covers Orion Charter Township, the Village of Lake Orion, and surrounding areas.

The district has invested in arts programming, dual enrollment with Oakland Community College, and a deep athletic tradition that helps anchor the broader community identity.

13 Schools in District

6.5K Students Enrolled

Strong Athletic Tradition

Active Arts Programs