Parks
RESERVATION LINKS:
Missaukee County Campgrounds and Boat Slips
CLICK HERE: https://www.campspot.com/book/missaukeecountycampgrounds
Crooked Lake Campground:
CLICK HERE: https://www.campspot.com/book/crookedlakecampground
To ensure a smooth reservation process, please register at www.campspot.com before the registration window(s) open & familiarize yourself with the new system.
Missaukee Campground and Lagoon Map - updated October 14, 2022
Missaukee Campground campsites only
Lagoon Map only
Crooked Lake Campground Map
Jump to parks:
Missaukee County Park Department Manager:
Grace Freese, Park Director
E:mail: GFreese@missaukee.org
Deb Yount, Assistant Director
parkassist@missaukee.org
Seasonal Assistants:
Chris Shetenhelm
Bruce DeBoer
Park Department
105 South Canal, PO Box 800
Lake City, MI 49651
Park Hours - By Season
Off-season Office hours (October 1-May 15)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thur
(231) 839-7264 Phone
Summer Office hours (May 15-October 1)
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 7 days a week
Department Functions:
- Maintain the County Parks in a safe and sanitary condition
- Control and monitor all funds and spending
- Answer and resolve Park related situations as needed
- Create and monitor all reservations
- Advise the Board of Commissioners
Park Rules
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EMERALD ASH BORER IN MISSAUKEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS, FIREWOOD MUST BE PURCHASED LOCALLY.
FIREWOOD IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE PARKS, AS WELL AS FROM LOCAL VENDORS.
Missaukee Lake Park
Located on beautiful Lake Missaukee
Reservations for 2023 will be made online with new software. You may also call the park office to make a reservation.
Reservations open this November!
November 1 at noon for Missaukee County Residents (for 24 hours)
November 4 at noon for general public, and the system will remain open for entire 2023 season
Over 1000 ft of sandy beach with excellent swimming
Wooden boardwalk along beach
3 pavilions for group events
3 mini pavillions for day use
3 picnic areas with grills
Softball/baseball fields
96 campsites with full hookup
21 campsites with electricity
4 rustic cabins available
Modern restrooms w/showers
Lagoon with paved boat ramp and 80 boat slip rentals - improvements planned for 2023!
Sanitation station
Shops, laundry, and restaurants within walking distance
Vehicle permits are required
Please note: boat/boat trailer storage will be provided on Missaukee County property located at 592 N. Al Moses Road for 2023.
(This is .4 miles north of the boat launch exit, or a one minute drive).
Liability waiver and permit required. No storage of any boats or boat trailers within Missaukee County Park, including at campsites, in 2023.
Crooked Lake Park
Located on south side of Crooked Lake
9400 W Crooked Lake Road, Lake City MI 49651
beach & swimming
paved boat launch ramp - improvements planned for 2023!
Covered pavilion for events
Picnic area
35 campsites with electricity
17 rustic campsites
1 Rustic cabin
Sanitation station with well water
2 hand pump water wells in Park
Modern restrooms w/showers
Over 60 acres of Park to enjoy with marked hiking trails
First come, first served basis
Ben D. Jeffs River Park
Located on M-55 at the Muskegon River
Covered pavilion
Artesian water well approved for drinking
Picnic area
Canoe launch ramp
Vault-style toilets
Over 66 wooded acres along the Muskegon River
First come, first served basis