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Opening Day for Camping Reservations is Friday, January 9, 2009. Walk in reservations at the Isabella County Building will be taken beginning at 8am, phone reservations and mail in reservations will be taken beginning at noon. Download our 2009 Campground Reservation Guide and the Pavilion Reservation Form both are in PDF format.
Winter has finally arrived and Deerfield Nature Park is ready to welcome you! The park is located 5 miles west of Mt. Pleasant on M-20 and offers 8 miles of groomed cross country ski trails and a sledding hill for your enjoyment. Park hours are 8:00 a.m. until dusk. The Ski Trails were groomed Wednesday, December 17, 2008.
A Civil War Reenactment is Scheduled for September 18-19, 2009 at Deerfield Nature Park
Fall Family Fun Festival is Scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Deerfield Nature Park.

For the outdoor enthusiast, our parks offer a multitude of activities and areas that include camping, river, lake, and pond fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, cross-country ski trails, sledding hills, playgrounds, sand volleyball, horseshoes, boating, wildlife observation, various vegetation areas, picnicking and wetland areas.

Other facilities, features and amenities include pavilions, boat launches, fishing platforms, mooring area, bath houses, interpretive areas, cabins, bridges and an artesian well.

As we continue to plan for the future, responsible management of our outdoor resources is key to the continued success and improvement of the quality of life in Isabella County, as well as the State of Michigan.

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