School Section Lake Park
Under $25An 86-acre Mecosta County park known for a large sand beach, a historic fieldstone concessions building, and an original one-room schoolhouse.

A 90-acre Mecosta County park on two lakes with camping, cabins, beaches, and boat launches.
3275 Evergreen, Sears, MI 49679 · Sears, MI
This county park sits along two lakes, Merrill and Gorrel, and offers a boat launch, swimming beach, playground, and picnic area at each. Its wooded acreage includes sand volleyball, a basketball court, a kickball field, tetherball, horseshoes, a fishing pier, and trails. Visitors can stay in one of its 146 campsites or four cabins, and pets are permitted. The park is currently closed for the season, and its 2027 operating dates are listed on the official site.
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