Park Attractions

  • Great for Families
  • 260 Total Sites
  • 220 Sites with Water & Electric
  • 100 Water-front Sites
  • Tent Camping
  • Seasonal Campsites Available
  • 40 Primitive Sites (first come – first served)
  • 50 Amp Service
  • Sanitary Dump Stations
  • Hot Showers
  • Boat Launch
  • Sandy Beach
  • Firewood, Bait & Ice
  • Award-Winning Fishing Area
  • Great for PWC & Skiing
  • Pull-thru Sites with Full Water & Electric
  • 3.5 miles of Interpretive Trails within Park
  • Open May 1 – October 15
  • Special Fall Rates

Area Attractions

  • North Country Trail is accessible for hiking within the park.
  • Manistee National Forest, Premiere Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail. 
  • Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, campsite pickup and delivery by Wilderness Canoe on the Manistee River.
  • Mesick Mushroom Festival, Mother’s Day Weekend in May. Some of the Northern Michigan’s Finest Mushroom Hunting.
  • Only 12 miles from Crystal Mountain Resort Golfing.
  • Fishing on the backwater of Hodenpyle Dam, over 1200 acres of Pike, Walleye, Bass, and Pan Fishing.
  • Mesick’s own The Briar Golf Course only 5 miles away.
  • Cadillac, 20 minutes away.
  • Traverse City, 35 minutes away.
  • 3 Casinos within 60 miles.
  • Playground, Horseshoes, Swimming, Volleyball Saturday Night Movies.

Contact us to make a reservation.

Reservations begin Jan.15th of each year (by phone only 1st week).

Online reservations available beginning Jan 22 at this link:  https://secure.bookyoursite.com/
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2010 Event Schedule

May 14-16:  Civil Servants Appreciation Weekend.  All Military members, veterans, corrections officers, law enforcement officers etc. are welcome to camp at 30% off.  Thank you for your service.

July 23-25:  Christmas in July.  Join us for a decorating contest, dirty Santa gift exchange, potluck, cookie decorating, and much more at this first time celebration.

July 31:  Scrapbooking Workshop. All ages welcome.  Bring your favorite pictures or just bring yourself. There is something for everyone.

August 7:  Discovering Nature with Sandy. Parents, this is a great program for children to learn about Michigan's wildlife thru hands on exhibits.  Includes a half hour nature hike.

Oct. 1-3:  2nd Halloween Extravaganza.  Haunted forest, hay ride, and much more!

Weekly Programs:

Movie night:  Every Saturday from Memorial to Labor Day.

Kids Activities:  Every Saturday morning from June 12 to Labor Day.