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 hill, Little Lake Placid, a connector trail to the North County National Scenic Trail, John Graves Lodge, and the snowmobile trailhead for the LP3 trail. Enjoy nature year-round at the […]
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 the Friday before Memorial Day the next year. Moving forward, water levels will follow this cycle for the foreseeable future. For this reason, our docks and boat launch will not […]
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 231.689.7340 Click here to make Park Reservation Online .elementor-element-1ef3000 .wpmf-gallery-item {border: #cccccc 0px solid;} IMG 0744IMG 6424IMG 0644H31IMG 0764IMG 0690IMG 0685IMG 0714IMG 0692122127245 4127309630618386 5861705965819097676 O Rates & Fees Newaygo […]
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 are two bathroom/shower buildings and a shelter building. Additionally, the Park contains a sanitation station, play areas, a swimming beach, horseshoes, beach volleyball, hiking trails, a picnic area, an enclosed […]
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 enclosed pavilion w/ kitchen & fireplace, a picnic area with shelter, and a White River walkway with a connecting trail to North Country National Scenic Trail. Nearby in town, you will […]
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 to the list, you must contact the Marina Manager after the Marina opens for the season. To be added to the waiting list for a seasonal boat slip for 2026, […]
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 stop by the Newaygo County Welcome Center to make your reservation. The Lodge will accommodate 45 – 50 people. 243.41 KB John Graves Lodge Rental Agreement
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 Mountain Biking Alliance. All 45 miles are now open for the public to enjoy. Check out the official Dragon Trail website for detailed information about the trail. Please check the […]