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Crooked Lake Park (Missaukee County Park)
Overview
Crooked Lake Park, a beloved Missaukee County facility, offers a quintessential Michigan camping experience on the serene shores of Crooked Lake. Managed with a focus on preserving the natural landscape, this park serves as a gateway for travelers looking to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors. It provides a peaceful alternative to larger commercial campgrounds while maintaining the essential facilities needed for a comfortable RV stay.
Location & Surroundings
The park is located just outside the village of Lake City, Michigan, nestled within a lush canopy of hardwoods and pines. This wooded setting provides a sense of privacy and a cooling shade during the warm summer months. Being situated directly on Crooked Lake, the park offers immediate access to calm waters, while the close proximity to Lake Missaukee ensures that visitors are never far from the local dining and unique shops found in the Christmas Tree Capital of the world.
Amenities & Park Features
With more than 140 individual sites, the park accommodates a range of camping styles, offering many spaces with 30-amp electrical service for RV travelers. The park is equipped with modern bathhouses featuring hot showers, a convenient dump station for RVers, and multiple fresh water fill stations located throughout the grounds. Recreational features include a private boat launch, a designated swimming area with a sandy beach, and picnic pavilions that are perfect for family gatherings or group events.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor recreation is the highlight of a stay here, particularly for those who enjoy fishing for walleye and yellow perch in the early morning hours. The calm waters of Crooked Lake are perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding, while the surrounding Missaukee County offers miles of trails for hiking and off-road vehicles. A short drive into town allows visitors to explore local bakeries and seasonal festivals, making it easy to enjoy the small-town charm of northern Michigan during your stay.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an excellent choice for traditional RV campers who value natural beauty and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. It is particularly well-suited for families with children who will appreciate the playground and beach access. If you are looking for a rustic yet accessible basecamp for exploring the northern lower peninsula, Crooked Lake Park provides the perfect balance of serenity and convenience for your next road trip.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
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- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
User Reviews
Chad Roehrs
Nice park and campground. Reasonable rates for full hookup. Showers are coin operated 25 cents for 5 minutes.
Shannel Mann
Lovely beach playground a Lil store to buy the kids some Popsicles and stuff. The beach was raked everything we went. Clean friendly
Sheri Matthews
Beautiful beach. As for the campground, packed in like sardines and if your rig is larger ( ours is 33 ft ) forget maneuvering through the park. There is a fence on bother sides of the road where you ha e to turn to get to the sanitation station, you have to leave the park and come back in as you will not be able to make the turn. There are solar lights lining the narrow road so making wide swings is impossible there, barely was able to get on my pull through site. The sanitation station does not take into consideration rigs with the water filling on the right side so that was another nightmare. On a good note, fishing was great.
Nancy Badenhop
Loved the campground but don’t camp on the 4th! No one monitors the noise at night. Fireworks flying right in front of our camper. Isn’t that a danger for fires? Also, dirty bathrooms, no soap and sometimes no toilet paper. Had to pay .25 for a shower. What a joke. Have to pay 15.00 for a yearly sticker. Site claimed to have water and didn’t. Leveling the site was very challenging!! Loved the lake though.
Katie Fiola Jones
Really nice beach and playground. They have a covered pavilion, play set for kids, volleyball net, boardwalk, plenty of parking, swings and baby swings.