Park Fees & Charges

200 N. Main Street Rm. 110
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone:(989) 317-4083
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Except holidays

Park Entrance Fees

Coldwater Lake Family Park, Deerfield Nature Park, Herrick Recreation Area & Meridian County Park

Entrance Fees County Resident Non County
Daily Entrance Permit $6.00 $6.00
Van (6 to 10 Commercial) $10.00 $10.00
Vans/Busses (11 to 30) $15.00 $15.00
Annual Permit $25.00 $35.00
Student Annual (For Colleges within Isabella County) $25.00 $25.00
Financial Need (Must apply through EightCap) $10.00 $10.00
Disabled Veterans (must show Disabled Veteran ID card) Free Daily Pass Free Daily Pass
Veterans (must show Veteran ID card) on Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Veterans Day Free Daily Pass Free Daily Pass

Coldwater Lake Family Park & Herrick Recreation Area

Entrance Fees County Resident Non County
*Basic Watercraft Annual $5.00 $5.00
*Trailer Watercraft Annual $10.00 $10.00

*Basic Watercraft Annual Permit will be considered any canoe, kayak, inflatable kayak, etc. NOT hauled within/on a trailer.

*Trailer Watercraft Annual Permit will be considered pontoons, jet skis, fishing boats, etc. hauled within/on a trailer. Anyone with a trailer hauling multiple watercraft must purchase one trailer permit, then one basic permit for each additional watercraft.

Camping & Cabin Fees

Coldwater Lake Family Park, Deerfield Nature Park & Herrick Recreation Area

Camping & Cabin Fees County Resident Non County
Camping Fee (nightly) $25.00 $25.00
Camping Fee – Deerfield Nature Park (nightly) $20.00 $20.00
Cabin Fee – Coldwater Lake Family Park & Herrick Recreation Area (nightly) $45.00 $45.00
*30 Consecutive Nights – Coldwater Lake Family Park & Herrick Recreation Area (campsites only) $470.00 $550.00
*Seasonal Camping – Coldwater Lake Family Park & Herrick Recreation Area (May to early-October) $1,800.00  $2,160.00
Extended Stay Camping Payment Plan Installment Fee  $15.00/scheduled payment  $15.00/scheduled payment
Extended Stay Camping Payment Plan Late Fee  $50.00/scheduled payment  $50.00/scheduled payment
Processing Fee (There is a $5.00 processing fee charged per individual campsite, cabin or pavilion reserved) $5.00 $5.00

*Due to the popularity of 30-night or more including full season sites at Coldwater Lake Family Park, there is a restricted number of allotted sites available for reservations at the discounted rate. Call the Parks Main Office at (989) 317-4083 for more information.

Pavilion Rental Fees

Coldwater Lake Family Park

Hofbauer Pavilion $75.00
Beach Pavilion $50.00
Lakeview Pavilion $50.00

Deerfield Nature Park

Fussman Pavilion $50.00
West Beach Pavilion $30.00
East Beach Pavilion $30.00
Pond Overlook Pavilion $30.00
Covered Bridge
(includes vehicle entry fee)
$250.00
Marsh Pavilion $50.00

Herrick Recreation Area

West Pavilion $75.00
East Pavilion $75.00

*There is a $5.00 processing fee charged per individual campsite, cabin or pavilion reserved.

Mooring Fees

Coldwater Lake Family Park

May through October $500.00
Mooring Payment Late Fee $50.00

Call the Parks Main Office at (989) 317-4083 for availability.

Miscellaneous Fees

RV Dump/Fill Fee (not a fee for campers) $10.00
Tribute Bench Fee $1,200.00

*RV Dump/Fill Fee is not a fee for individuals staying within the campgrounds, only for individuals there to specifically utilize the dump station or fill their water tank.

*Tribute Bench pricing is subject to change pending final site plan.