Tucked away at the north end of the county Meinert Park offers a quiet retreat for the outdoor enthusiast. Meinert Park is 88 acres with rolling dunes, including a large parabolic dune and scenic overlooks providing spectacular views of Little Flower Creek and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Visitors can climb the unimproved trail to the top of a dune for a panoramic view of lake Michigan and the surrounding countryside
Location Click Here for Park Map Click Here for a map to all County Parks
Meinert County Park is located on Lake Michigan north of Montague at the end of Meinert Road. Take U.S. 31 to the Fruitvale Road Exit, go right (west) on Fruitvale Road to Old 31, turn right (north) and follow Old 31 one (1) mile to Meinert Road, turn left (west). The park entrance is approximately 5 miles at Lake Michigan.
Meinert County Park
Pines Campground
8390 Meinert Road
Montague, MI 49437
Day Use
Meinert County Park is open daily throughout the year. Hours vary from 8:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. May through September and Sunrise to Sunset October through April. Activities include:
Picnicking
Swimming
Sunbathing
Camping
Rental Cottage
Lodge/Shelter
A shelter is available to rent for family reunions, company and church picnics or other group activities where shelter is desired. The shelter offers picnic tables with seating for approximately forty (40) people, electrical outlets for crock pots, coffee pots, etc. and a large park grill for cooking.
Camping
Meinert Park offers 67 modern campsites with open and shaded sites. All campsites offer water, electrical and sewer hookups. Other services and facilities include:
Overlook Decks
2,000 Feet of Sandy Lake Michigan Beach Frontage
Flush Toilets
Showers
A Sanitary Dumping Station
Ice
Firewood available for purchase
Ranger Service and Security
Click Here for the Meinert Park Pines Campground Site Map (PDF)
Fees
Currently County Parks only accept cash and checks. Credit cards are not accepted at this time.
| Motor Vehicle Entry Permit Daily |
$ 5.00 |
| Motor Vehicle Entry PermitAnnual |
$20.00 |
| Camping |
$26.00 per night (NO RESERVATIONS) |
Camping Seasonal
|
$1,800 May -September |
| Shelter |
$45.00 per day (Call (231) 744-3580 for reservations) |
Meinert Park Rental Cottage Information
Meinert County Park offers a rental cottage on a weekly basis Memorial Weekend through Labor Day and on a weekly or a daily basis before Memorial Weekend and after Labor Day. The cottage offers a family or group of six people the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and Lake Michigan, along with many of the conveniences of home. The cottage offers:
3 Bedrooms
Living Room
Kitchen & Dining
Full Bath
Accommodates Maximum of 6 People
A range and refrigerator, beds and living room furniture is provided. You will need to bring cooking, drinking and eating utensils, cleaning items, bedding, and towels.
The cottage may be rented by the day with a two (2) day minimum or by the week (7 days maximum) Check out time is at 11:00 a.m. Sunday and check in time is after 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
Rental Cottage Rates are:
$90.00 Per Day May 1 to Memorial Weekend and Labor Day to September 30
$700.00 Per Week June, July and August
A Muskegon County Motor Vehicle Entry Permit will be required for all vehicles entering Meinert County Park. The permit may be purchased at check in time.
Vehicle Permit options are:
| Daily |
$ 5.00 |
| Annual |
$20.00 |
All Park rules apply and a copy of those rules will be provided along with your receipt. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Muskegon County Parks and No pets will be permitted in the Rental Cabin/Cottage, beach or Park Buildings
For additional information about the cottage and Meinert County park please call (231) 744-3580 or (231) 894-4881.
