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Hardy Pond and Brower Park Campground

Brower Park

Brower Park is currently closed to camping for the season. 

​The park remains open for day use purposes with access provided to the deep water boat launch, boat trailer parking area and Dragon Trail parking area.  Vehicle entrance fees apply, please utilize the fee collection station on the park entrance road.

Seasonal Campsites for the 2023 season are full.  Nightly campsite and cabin reservations will open on February 1st at 12:00 pm (Noon)
LOCATION ADDRESS:
23056 Polk Rd.
Stanwood, MI 49346 
Phone: 231-823-2561
BrowerPark@MecostaCountyParks.com
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Brower Park provides access to the 18 miles of navigable water on the backwaters of the Hardy Dam.  This beautifully wooded 280-acre park boasts almost 8000 feet of river frontage with 1000 feet of sandy beach. Watersports and family friendly amenities highlight the attractions of the park.  The Hardy Pond is accessible by boat launches on the north and south shorelines. Family friendly activities include event programming, arts and crafts, hayrides, and movie nights.
Hardy Pond swans and boat
Amenities
Boat Launches
Swimming Area
Sand Beach
Hiking Trails
Fishing Pier
Fish Cleaning Station
Playgrounds
Picnic Areas
Basketball Court
Sand Volleyball
Tennis Courts
Baseball Diamond
Amphitheater
Horseshoes
Camper Dump Stations
​Cabins - For cabin information Click Here.

Accommodations
Brower Park offers 230 campsites and 10 cabins.
There are three modern toilet buildings in the park with showers and flush toilets.

All campsites have electrical hook-up and a water outlet.
Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit.

Vehicle Permits are required for entrance in addition to camping fees.

Pet Policy
Pets are permitted at Brower Park. 
View our Brower Pet FAQ document here.  

Park Rules and Regulations
Click here for a complete listing of park rules and regulations

Seasonal Sites
Brower Park offers 120 seasonal campsites on a lottery basis each camping season.  All Seasonal Campsite are full for the 2023 season.

Picnic Shelter/Pavilion
The park offers one picnic shelter for rental.  Each pavilion contains picnic tables and has electricity.

Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam 
The Dragon is a nonmotorized trail that will propel West Michigan into a premier adventure sports destination providing primarily hiking, running, and mountain biking experiences.  The trail is currently under construction, with over 24 miles completed, but final trail system will be a 47-mile linear County Park jointly managed by the Newaygo and Mecosta County Park Commissions.  In addition, West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) has entered into a volunteer maintenance agreement with the Park Commissions to assist with routine maintenance of this world-class trail system. Get more information and updates on construction and trail conditions here.  

2022 Rates & Fees 

Brower Park campground map
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Click Here to see our Rules, Rates & Cancellations Page
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Brower Park Photos

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22250 Northland Drive
Paris, MI 49338
(231) 832-3246
Email the Administrative Office


Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted at Brower,
School Section, Merrill-Gorrel and Paris Parks
  • Home
  • County Parks
    • Park Information
    • County Parks Map
    • Paris Park
    • Brower Park
    • School Section Lake
    • Merrill-Gorrel
    • Davis Bridge Park
    • Tubbs Lake
    • Haymarsh Lake
    • White Pine Valley
    • Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam
  • Online Reservations
  • Information
    • Park Events
    • Rules, Rates & Cancellations
    • Public Notice, Meetings, Planning and Policies
    • Big Rapids Area
    • Cabins
    • Family Group Camp
    • Donate A Bench Program
    • Employment
  • Contact