Mears State Park

05/22/2026

Due to some late cancellations we currently have one site 3 nights (site 13) and one site for two nights (site 168). Interested parties should contact the Central Reservation Service at 1-800-447-2757 or go to:

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05/12/2026

Important update for campers: Due to a change in Parks and Recreation Division policy, Mears State Park staff will no longer be allowed to accept personal delivery items or mail for campers and personal deliveries that arrive at the park will be refused.

After consultation with the Pentwater Post office, we have been informed that the post office will not allow customers to send deliveries to the park PO Box to be held for customer pickup.

We recognize this a major change in policy and wanted to make sure park visitors were informed before we open for the season.

05/07/2026

Tomorrow, Friday, May 8, 2026, we will be removing the snow fence from the beach area (hooray!). Unfortunately, due to the heavy equipment involved, and for public safety, many areas of the beach and beach parking lot will be inaccessible during that day. This will include the playground and electric vehicle charging station. We appreciate everyone's understanding as we prepare the park for another great season.

04/01/2026

We're still hiring summer help for 2026. Express your interest below or contact the park directly at (231)869-2051 and ask for Manny.

Do you love Michigan's great outdoors and are looking for a position with flexible hours? Join the more than 1,300 short-term summer park workers hired each spring/summer/fall to work in Michigan state parks, boating facilities, state forest campgrounds and other outdoor spaces. Starting wage $1...

03/18/2026

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03/10/2026

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01/05/2026

Posted below are the guidelines for camper rentals within the state parks. Different vendors may or may not have the ability to rent into specific parks. If you curious as to which vendors are allowed, please contact the official park email address and we will provide you with list. The official park email is listed below:

[email protected]

01/04/2026

Can you believe that we still have approximately 15 campsites available for the entirety of Memorial Day weekend of the 2026 year? (As well as openings for the Dune Grass Villa Lodge and our very own P1 camper)

We don't know how much longer these sites are going to be available for, but you should make those reservations now before the word gets out. 🤫

Make your reservations using the link below or by contacting the reservation hotline 1-800-447-2757

midnrreservations.com

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01/02/2026

Hope everyone had an awesome couple of Holidays. Now that we're bringing in the New Year, our STATE PARK MADNESS competition is finally underway!
Don't forget to vote your favorite, Mears State Park!!

12/30/2025

Let's take home the Gold this year! We'll need each and every one of your support!😃

State Park Madness is just one month away!

It's park vs park in this January showdown, and you decide the winner! The State Park Madness tournament will run from January 1-31, and is intended to promote Michigan State Parks and recreation opportunities.

2026 marks a fresh start for the competition. Past winners have been excluded from the list, and all other parks and recreation areas have been added back in! We have randomly drawn the 2026 participants. 32 parks will compete, and the winners will be announced at noon on the final day of each round:

Round 1: January 1-6
Round 2: January 7-11
Round 3: January 12-18
Round 4: January 19-25
Championship Round: January 26-31

Winners will receive the official State Parks Madness trophy and bragging rights for a full year.

Voting begins January 1, at 9 am, on the Outdoor Adventure Center's page and via Microsoft Form (see link below). Visitors to the OAC can also vote in person, beginning January 2.

2026 Parks:
Aloha State Park
Baraga State Park
Brighton Recreation Area
Brimley State Park
Charles Mears State Park
Coldwater Lake State Park
Craig Lake State Park
Fisherman's Island State Park
Fort Custer Recreation Area
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park
Harrisville State Park
Interlochen State Park
Ionia State Recreation Area
Island Lake Recreation Area
JW Wells State Park
Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park
Lake Hudson Recreation Area
Lakeport State Park
Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
Muskallonge Lake State Park
Negwegon State Park
Newaygo State Park
Petoskey State Park
PJ Hoffmaster State Park
South Higgins Lake State Park
Tippy Dam Recreation Area
Van Buren Trail State Park
Waterloo Recreation Area
William Mitchell State Park
William G. Milliken State Park

Link to Microsoft Form voting (Round 1, opens January 1 at 9am): https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0fOAZTriXZdPpYGyjWAo5UZUNEswMktUT0hTTUVSU0g5WFowOUxNWVRLNy4u

Previous winners include:
Tahquamenon Falls State Park (2018)
Bald Mountain Recreation Area (2019)
Port Crescent State Park (2021)
Holland State Park (2023)
WJ Hayes State Park (2024)
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (2025)
(The competition was not held 2020 or 2022)