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Isabella County Parks Important Dates For the 2023 Camping Season

200 N. Main Street Rm. 110
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone:(989) 317-4083
Fax:(989) 779-9916
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Except holidays

Important Dates

30/60/90 Day and Seasonal for 2023 Season

  • Tuesday, November 1 – Friday, November 18 – Returning 30/60/90 day and seasonal reservations can be made.
  • Thursday, December 1 (by 4:30pm) – Last day to be added to the 2023 seasonal lottery list for camping at Coldwater Lake Family Park.
  • AFTER Thursday, December 1 – 30/60/90 Day and Seasonal lottery drawing will be done for new campers.

Pavilions for 2023 Season

  • Tuesday, November 1 – Thursday, November 23 – Returning pavilion reservations for the 2023 season.
  • Thursday, December 1 – Pavilion reservations open up to the public for the 2023 season, you must call the Parks Main Office to reserve.

Opening Day for Reservation Dates

  • Please continue to monitor the Parks Website for information on Opening Day for Reservations for the 2023 season.

Campgrounds Open for 2023 Season

  • Friday, April 28 – Campgrounds open for the 2023 camping season. Deerfield Nature Park is open year-round.

When Parks Close for 2023 Camping Season

  • Sunday, October 1 – Herrick Recreation Area closes for the season.
  • Sunday, October 8 – Coldwater Lake Family Park closes for the season.
  • Deerfield Year Round – Rustic tent camping at Deerfield Nature Park is offered year-round.