Welcome to Newaygo County Parks! The Newaygo County Parks System includes a Marina and five County Parks with day use and modern campground facilities. To enhance your outdoor experience, we are surrounded by the World Class Muskegon River, North Country National Scenic Trail, 4,000-acre Hardy Pond, and the 538,000-acre Manistee National Forest. Our newest addition, recently opened, is the 45-mile natural surface trail around Hardy Pond known as Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam.
Newaygo County is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide variety of activities to suit every interest. From world-class fishing to hiking on hundreds of miles of trails, exploring thousands of acres of public lands, and discovering the charm of our small towns, there’s something for everyone. We encourage you to explore Newaygo County and its beautiful communities during your next stay with us. Plan your adventure by visiting our tourism website.
We hope you enjoy our parks and Newaygo County. Like and follow us on Facebook, and Instagram. We want to see how you enjoy our parks, so please tag us on social media during your adventures. Also, please check out our Cabin Tour Video below to learn more about our camping cabins.
Camping Cabin Tour
2025/2026 Updates
Our campgrounds close for the season on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at 3 pm and reopen on Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 9 a.m. 2026. Camping reservations open on January 5th, 2026, at 9 a.m. If you are interested in a 2026 seasonal campsite, please call our main office at (231) 689-7340.
We will update our rates and dates for 2027 after our campgrounds close for the 2026 season. Have a great Fall and Winter!
Hardy Pond Water Level Update
Consumer’s Energy has stated water levels will start lowering on November 1 with water levels returning to normal by the Friday before Memorial Day the next year. Moving forward, water levels will follow this cycle for the foreseeable future. Therefore, boat ramps and docks will not be open until the Friday before Memorial Day at Hardy Dam County Marina and Sandy Beach County Park.
Sandy Beach County Park
Hardy Pond Water Level Update Consumer’s Energy has stated water levels will not start lowering until November 1, with water levels returning to normal levels by
Ed Henning County Park
Seasonal campsites are available through a waiting list system. To be added to the waiting list for a seasonal campsite, please contact Park Headquarters at
Diamond Lake County Park
The campground currently offers 4 camping cabins, 60 campsites, 24 are full hook-up (water, sewer, and electric), and the remaining 36 sites are electric. There
White Cloud County Park
This park offers 86 campsites, with electricity and many with water, group sites, clean restrooms & hot showers, a dump station, a playground, a large
Hardy Dam County Marina
Seasonal boat slips are available through a waiting list system. Due to high demand, we start a new waiting list every year. To be added
Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam
Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam is a linear Newaygo County Park jointly managed by the Newaygo and Mecosta County Park Commissions and the West Michigan
Welcome Center and Sports Park
The Parks Commission and the Newaygo Community Recreation Authority jointly manage the Newaygo County Sports Park. The Sports Park offers free access to a sledding
John Graves Lodge
The Lodge is reserved in person only and requires full payment (cash only) to be reserved. For details on rentals, download the rental application and