Mecosta County Parks Rates and Fees

Vehicle & Boat Permit Rates

​Vehicle permits are required for park entrance and in addition to camping fees at the following parks:

• Brower Park
• School Section Lake Veterans Park
• Merrill-Gorrel Park
• Paris Park
• Davis Bridge Park

​​The Michigan State Park Recreation Passport is not valid for entry to the Mecosta County Parks.

Daily Vehicle Permit - ​Brower & School Section	Daily Vehicle Permit - Davis Bridge, Merrill & Paris
$10 ​per day	$7 ​per day
​Day use permits valid until 10 pm ​	​Day use permits valid until 10 pm ​

Annual Vehicle Permit - All Parks	Boat Mooring Permit
$35 ​per season	$35 ​per season
Valid for the year at any Mecosta County Park	Required for mooring; only registered campers may moor overnight

Camping & Cabin Rates

Click here to view & download 2025 Park Rates and Fees (PDF)

• Brower Park
• ​School Section Lake Park
• Merrill-Gorrel Park
• Paris Park

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Type	Mon-Thurs	Fri-Sun	Holiday
Water + Electric	$35	​$40	$50
Prime: Water + Electric	$40	$45	$55
Cabin	$50	$65	$65

Type	Mon-Thurs	Fri-Sun	Holiday	Month
Water + Electric	$35	​$40	$50	$650
Full Hookup	$40	$45	$55	$900
Standard Cabin	$45	$60	$60	N/A
Modern Cabin	$75	$85	$85	N/A

Type	Mon-Thurs	Fri-Sun	Holiday	Month
Water + Electric	$27	​$32	$38	$650
Cabin	$45	$55	$55	N/A
Primitive Site	$20	$20	$20	N/A

Type	Mon-Thurs	Fri-Sun	Holiday	Month
Water + Electric	$30	​$35	$40	$600
Full Hookup	$35	$40	$45	$675
Cabin	$45	$55	$55	N/A

Park Rules

Click here to download or review Park Commission Rules and Regulations as updated March of 2025 (PDF) 

Cancellation / Refund Policy

​​It is the intent of the Park Commission to provide a consistent and fair method for all refund request by adhering to the cancellation policy, regardless of circumstance.  Requests for exceptions to the policy will not be considered.   

All non-seasonal cancellations and associated refunds may be processed online using your online account. 
Refunds in accordance with the cancellation policy will automatically be applied to the credit/debit card that was used for payment.
 
Seasonal Camper cancellations must be requested in writing to the Campground Office or Mecosta County Park Commission Administrative Office. 
If payment was received by credit/debit card, the same card will be credited with any associated refund. 
​If payment was received via cash or check, a check will be issued to the registered guest within 30 days of approval.  

Cancellation Policy

To view the Cancellation/Refund Policy in its entirety including information regarding the cancellation of Monthly Camping, Seasonal Camping, Pavilion or Family Group Camp reservations, click the link above. Cancellation/refund information for nightly camping is also shown below.
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​NIGHTLY CAMPING REFUNDS

• Two Weeks' Notice of Arrival or More = Full refund less $10.00 per campsite Admin. Fee + $5 Reservation Fee.
• Two Weeks' Notice of Arrival or More for Holiday or Special Event Reservations = 75% refund - $5 Reservation Fee.
• Within Two Weeks of Arrival = 50% refund of entire reservation - $5 Reservation Fee.
• Notice Provided On or After Scheduled Date of Arrival = No refund to any portion of reservation.

MODIFICATIONS OF RESERVATIONS (based on availability)

• Re-schedule reservation dates (equal or greater in value):
  • Two Weeks' Notice of Arrival or More = $10.00 per campsite Modification Fee. 
  • Within Two Weeks of Arrival = Refund policy to be followed with new reservation placed
• Re-schedule reservation dates (decrease in value): Refund policy to be followed with new reservation placed​.