Camping
Nightly Camping	$17.00(includes electric and water hook-up and use of dump station)
Seasonal Camping	$935.00 (from April 25 - Sept 28, 2008)
Monthly Camping	$360.00 (i.e. July 12 - August 12)
Cabins	$35.00/night (see more cabin info below or at cabin link)
Vehicle Permits-Entrance Fee
Daily Pass	$5.00 (good until 10:00pm)
3-Day Pass	$14.00
Seasonal Pass	$20.00 (good in all Mecosta County Parks all season long)
Boat Permits-Launch Fee
Boat launch is Free	No boat motors over 10 horsepower permitted
Other Prices
Ice	$2.00 (7lb. bag crushed)
Wood	$4.00/bundle

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RESERVATIONS

Campsites
Merrill Lake Park takes reservations for all available campsites and cabins. Please contact Merrill Lake (989)382-7158 for availability.

Reservations will be accepted beginning May 1, 2008 at 8:00 am, except for those reservations including the following holidays:

Reservations including July 4th may be made beginning at 8:00 am on Memorial Day.

Reservations including Labor Day may be made beginning at 8:00 am July 4th

All reservations require a two night minimum stay, with the exception of those reservations including a holiday which require a three night minimum stay. 

Monthly reservations may be taken at any time, beginning May 1st, even if the reservation includes a holiday.

Park staff will begin taking reservations on May 1st by helping those in line, followed by any phone calls and will finish with any mailed reservations.  If you cannot get through on the telephone, please, keep trying!!  We will begin to answer the telephone as soon as all campers standing in line have been served. 

Seasonal reservations require a minimum deposit of $100.00, with the remaining balance being due in April upon arrival. 

All reservations (other than seasonal) will be paid in full at the time the reservation is placed.  Reservations taken by phone must be paid within 3 business days.  We accept cash, checks, or money orders as forms of payment.  Credit cards are not accepted. 

PLEASE make checks payable to Mecosta County Parks and have your driver's license #, Date of Birth, and phone # on the check.

Picnic Shelters/Areas
Are you in charge of your family's reunion or party?  We have picnic and shelter buildings perfect for your get-together!!! 

Picnic Shelter/Area reservations are made and paid at the Administrative Office - (231)832-3246. They are open M-F from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Reservations for Monday thru Thursday are $25.00 for the day, reservations for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday are $50.00. This cost does not include entrance fees for vehicles. Reservations for the next season begin the first business day in October.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

• Showers, flush toilets

• All campsites have electric and water hook-ups, a picnic table, and fire pit on the site.

• Use of the dump station is free to registered campers ($10.00 charge for non-registered guests)

• One MAIN camping unit (trailer, motor home, tent), plus one additional tent

• 8 people per site

• 2 vehicles per site, plus one trailer (boat or utility)

• Quiet hours from 10:00pm to 8:00am

• We are a pet friendly park, you may bring up to 2 pets per site

• All cabins have electric hook-up, water spigot is near-by
  Bring with you for staying in a cabin:

  • Sheets or sleeping bags

  • Extension Cord (no electric inside)

  • Light (no lights inside)

  • Fan or Heater

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AMENITIES

Basketball court, Sand Volleyball, Playgrounds, Swimming Area, Beach, Boat Launch (10 horsepower limit), Fishing, Baseball Diamond,  Picnic Shelters/Areas, Horseshoes, sports equipment available at office

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EVENTS

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SEASONAL INFORMATION

Seasonal Camping is available at Merrill Lake Park.  Anyone who is interested in being a seasonal camper should contact Merrill Lake Office at 989-382-7158.

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NEW THIS SEASON!

NO OUTSIDE FIREWOOD IS ALLOWED DUE TO THE EMERALD ASH BORER.  THANK YOU

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PARK MAP

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Mecosta County Park Commission
22250 Northland Drive
Paris, MI 49338
Phone: (231) 832-3246   Fax: (231) 832-2078
Email the administrative office at: mcpc@netonecom.net