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Isabella County Parks Important Dates For the 2024 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 2024 Season

  • Wednesday, November 1 – Returning 30/60/90 day and seasonal reservations can be made.
  • Friday, December 1 (by 4:30pm) – Last day to be added to the 2024 seasonal lottery list for camping at Coldwater Lake Family Park.
  • Friday, December 1 – 30 or more consecutive night reservations, including seasonal, for Herrick Recreation Area are open.
  • AFTER Friday, December 1 – 30/60/90 Day and Seasonal lottery drawing will be done for new campers.

Pavilions for 2024 Season

  • Wednesday, November 1 – Wednesday, November 22 – Returning pavilion reservations for the 2024 season.
  • Friday, December 1 – Pavilion reservations open up to the public for the 2024 season.

Opening Day for Camping Reservation Dates

  • Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (9:00am) – Opening Day for 2024 camping reservations online only.
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (9:00am) – Opening Day for 2024 camping reservations via phone.

Campgrounds Open for 2024 Season

  • Friday, May 3 – Campgrounds open for the 2024 camping season. Deerfield Nature Park is open year-round.

When Parks Close for 2024 Camping Season

  • Tuesday, October 1 – Herrick Recreation Area closes for the season.
  • Sunday, October 6 – Coldwater Lake Family Park closes for the season.
  • Deerfield Year Round – Rustic tent camping at Deerfield Nature Park is offered year-round.