Park & Lodging
Holly Recreation Area
The Ode races take place in a state park, Holly Recreation Area. As a park visitor, all rules and regulations must be followed. This information can be found online or at the park.
Don’t use published addresses, navigate to 5000 McGinnis Road, Holly, MI 48442 Enter the park Holly Recreation Area, pass the guard shack and go straight for 3 miles to the end of the park road.
Enter the park Holly Recreation Area, pass the guard shack and go straight for 3 miles to the end of the park road to the main start/finish. If you are starting the Ode to Laz at Overlook or Oak flats, see our racer’s guide below for details
Highlights to note include the following:
- No open fires except in designated camping area fire pits
- No camping except in designated camping areas (start/finish & parking is not a camping area)
- 25mph maximum speed on park roads, posted speeds may be lower
- Alcohol allowed at start/finish or your designated camping area, no glass.
- Alcohol prohibited in all other public areas (on trails, roads, beaches, etc.)
- Daily $9 vehicle permit not included in race entry
Lodging
If you want to tent, car or trailer camp, book early, McGinnis campground will be full before spring. There is NO overnight camping in tents or cars at the race start/finish or parking areas. No exceptions – it’s against park rules.
Camping
If you want to tent, car or trailer camp, book early, McGinnis campground will be full before spring. There is NO overnight camping in tents or cars at the race start/finish or parking areas. No exceptions – it’s against park rules.
Holly Recreation Area, McGinnis Campground: 3.5 miles – 12 minutes from start/finish
“Select campsite, then select Holly Recreation Area under the Park tab, the rest is explanatory” https://www.midnrreservations.com/
Hotel
Closest Hotel: Holiday Inn Express – Grand Blanc, MI 12 miles – 20 minutes from start finish
Hotel Link Here
More information about the race and attractions/facilities nearby can be found here.
