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Missaukee County
Park Department

Manager:
Larry Richardson

Seasonal Assistant:
Chris Shetenhelm

Park Department
105 South Canal, PO Box 800
Lake City, MI 49651

Hours: Off-season Office hours 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thur
Park Season May 15th – October 1st
Summer Office hours 8a.m. – 10 p.m.

(231) 839-4945 Phone
(231) 839-7001 Fax
park@missaukee.org

Department Functions:

  • Maintain the 3 County Parks in a safe and sanitary condition
    (Missaukee Lake, Crooked Lake, Ben D. Jeffs)

  • Control and monitor all funds and spending

  • Answer and resolve Park related situations as needed

  • Create and monitor all reservations

  • Advise the Park Commission

  • Monitor and enforce the Park Regulations
>>Park Rates
>>Reservation Form
>>Park Layout diagram
>>Park Commission


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County Parks:

Office Hours:
Summer
8 am to 10 pm seven days a week

Winter
8 am to 4 pm Tues., Wed., & Thurs

For more info and Reservations,
Call (231) 839-4945

Missaukee Lake Park
Located on beautiful Lake Missaukee

  • Over 1000 ft of sandy beach with excellent swimming
  • Wooden boardwalk along beach
  • 3 pavilions for group events
  • 3 picnic areas with grills
  • Softball/baseball fields
  • 96 campsites with full hookup
  • 21 campsites with electricity
  • 2 rustic cabins available
  • Modern restrooms w/showers
  • Lagoon with paved boat ramp and 70 boat slip rentals
  • Sanitation station
  • Shops, laundry, and restaurants within walking distance
  • Vehicle permits are required
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Crooked Lake Park
Located on south side of Crooked Lake

  • Over 600 ft of sandy beach with very good swimming
  • Covered pavilion for events
  • Picnic area
  • 35 campsites with electricity
  • 17 rustic campsites
  • Sanitation station with well water
  • 2 hand pump water wells in Park
  • Paved boat launch ramp
  • Vault-style toilets
  • Over 60 acres of Park to enjoy with marked hiking trails
  • First come, first served basis
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Ben D. Jeffs River Park
Located on M-55 at the Muskegon River

  • Covered pavilion
  • 17 rustic campsites
  • Artesian water well approved for drinking
  • Picnic area
  • Canoe launch ramp
  • Vault-style toilets
  • Over 66 wooded acres along the Muskegon River
  • First come, first served basis
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