Herrick Recreation Area Information
Relax at Herrick Recreation Area on one of the 73 campsites or stay in a rustic cabin overlooking one of the three ponds at the park. Bring your fishing poles and take your shot at catching the ‘big one.” Then catch some rays at the sandy beach while enjoying a picnic with family and friends.
Seasonal Access:
NOTE: Herrick Recreation Area campground opens May 1, 2026. The day-use area officially opens around Memorial Day Weekend, but the area is still accessible in the off-season. To access Herrick’s day-use area & playground:
Visitors may park along Herrick Road on the day-use side as long as the main gate is not blocked. Utilize the pedestrian gate to walk through to the day-use side. Visitors may also park on the campground side in the parking spaces near the gatehouse. Running water and bathrooms will be unavailable. Vault toilets are available on the campground side of the park.
Vehicle Entrance Permits:
An Isabella County Parks Vehicle Entrance Permit is required for entry into Coldwater, Herrick, and Deerfield parks. Daily Permits are $6 per vehicle and Annual Permits (valid for the calendar year) are $25 for Isabella County residents and $35 for non-resident guests. Annual Permits are available for purchase at park gatehouses when gate attendants are present during the season [mid-May – Labor Day], and available only at Deerfield Nature Park in the off-season.
Location & Hours:
6320 E. Herrick Rd., Clare, MI 48617
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Open May through September
Campground Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Day Use Area Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Reservations & Info:
Herrick Recreation Area: (989) 386-2010 (seasonal)
Parks Main Office: (989) 317-4083
E-mail: parks@isabellacounty.org
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have not created an online account since 2022, you must create a new account to make online reservations.
ADA Beach Chairs:
Two ADA accessible beach chairs and an accessible beach mat for those with special needs are available at the County Parks.
Beach Chair Specifics:
• An adult (age 18 and over) must checkout this equipment and must sign a waiver form
• The adult must show identification and leave ID when checking out the beach chair
• The adult is legally responsible for any minor using this equipment
• The designated adult must stay with the equipment at all times
• The user must be properly seated and strapped in the chair while in use
• A floatation device (life jacket) must be brought and used by the person using the chair
• Please be aware that two people may be needed to roll chair onto the sand
The chairs and beach mats were made possible through funding from:
- Brewster Family Fund, Access to Recreation Fund of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation
- Tri-County Electric People’s Fund
- Isabella County Parks
Please call ahead to reserve your ADA accessible beach chair:
- Coldwater: (989) 644-2388 (seasonal)
- Herrick: (989) 386-2010 (seasonal)
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