Camping
Nightly Camping	$19.00(includes electric and water hook-up and use of dump station)
Seasonal Camping	$990.00 (April 25 - Sept 28, 2008)
Monthly Camping	$400.00 (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
School Section Lake Veteran's Park takes reservations for all campsites and cabins.  Please contact School Section at (231)972-7450 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.

Family Group Camp
Family Group Camp (FGC) reservations are  made and paid at the Administrative Office - (231)832-3246.  They are open M-F from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Youth group reservations begin on October 1st at 8:00am at the Administrative Office.  Adult group reservations begin on November 1st at 8:00am at the Administrative Office.  For reservations we take those standing in line first, then answer the phone, then open the mail.  For pricing and more information please see FGC link. 

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ACCOMMODATIONS

• Showers, flush toilets

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

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

• Each campsite is allowed:
  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

• No pets allowed

• All cabins have electric hook-up, water spit 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, disc golf, playgrounds, swimming area, beach, boat launch (10 horsepower limit), fishing, baseball diamonds, pathways in the woods, youth programs, picnic shelters/areas, horseshoes, and a ping-pong table. (Sports equipment is available for use, free of charge, at the office.)

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EVENTS

Halloween in August - August 11
Old Settlers Weekend - August 18th
Great place to camp for the Wheatland Festival
 

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SEASONAL INFORMATION

Seasonal Camping is full at School Section for the 2008 season.  If you would like to get on a waiting list for the 2009 season that can be done starting April 25th when the park opens.  Then in the fall of 2008 staff will go through the waiting list to fill available spaces, so the sooner you get on the list the better your chances. 

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NEW THIS SEASON!

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

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PARK MAP

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