Isabella County Parks Important Dates for the 2025 Camping Season

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

Important Dates

30/60/90 Day and Full Season for 2025 Season

  • Friday, November 1 – Returning 30/60/90 day and seasonal reservations can be made.
  • Monday, December 2 (by 4:30pm) – Last day to be added to the 2025 seasonal lottery list for camping at Coldwater Lake Family Park.
  • Monday, December 2 – 30 or more consecutive night reservations, including full season, for Herrick Recreation Area are open.
  • AFTER Monday, December 2 – 30/60/90 Day and Seasonal lottery drawing will be done for new campers.

Pavilions for 2025 Season

  • Friday, November 1 – Friday, November 22 – Returning pavilion reservations for the 2025 season.
  • Monday, December 2 – Pavilion reservations open up to the public for the 2025 season.

Opening Day for Camping Reservation Dates

  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (9:00am) – Opening Day for 2025 camping reservations online only.
  • Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (9:00am) – Opening Day for 2025 camping reservations via phone.

Campgrounds Open for 2025 Season

  • Friday, May 2 – Campgrounds open for the 2025 camping season. Deerfield Nature Park is open year-round.

When Parks Close for 2025 Camping Season

  • Monday, September 1 – Herrick Recreation Area closes for the season. [*Bathhouse/Playground Construction Begins After Labor Day at HRA*]
  • Sunday, October 5 – Coldwater Lake Family Park closes for the season.
  • Deerfield: Open Year-Round – Rustic tent camping at Deerfield Nature Park is offered year-round.