Parks

Missaukee County Park Department Manager:
Bruce DeBoer, Interim Park Manager
E:mail: parks@missaukee.org

Seasonal Assistant:
Chris Shetenhelm

Park Department
105 South Canal, PO Box 800
Lake City, MI 49651

Park Hours - By Season
Off-season Office hours (October 15-May 15)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thur
(231) 839-7264 Phone
(231) 839-7001 Fax

Summer Office hours (May 15-October 15)
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 7 days a week
(231) 839-4945 Phone
(231) 839-7001 Fax

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Department Functions:

Maintain the County Parks in a safe and sanitary condition
(Missaukee Lake, Crooked Lake)
Control and monitor all funds and spending
Answer and resolve Park related situations as needed
Create and monitor all reservations
Advise the Park Commission

Park Commission Roster
Park Reservation form
Park Rules
2022 Park Fees
Boat Slip Reservation Form
Lagoon Dock Map
Campground Map

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

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
Game room
Lagoon with paved boat ramp and 80 boat slip rentals
Sanitation station
Shops, laundry, and restaurants within walking distance
Vehicle permits are required

Crooked Lake Park

Located on south side of Crooked Lake

Over 600 ft of beach with very good swimming
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
Paved boat launch ramp
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