Merrill Lake
January 27, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Mecosta County, Michigan Lakes
Merrill Lake County Park is located on the southern shore of the beautiful 86 acre Lake Merrill. There are over 1000 feet of sand beach with excellent swimming. The park has 147 campsites, most with electricity and water. Modern restrooms and shower facilities are within the camping area. For your enjoyment you will find playground equipment, picnic areas, basketball hoops, volleyball, baseball and horseshoe pits. There are four shelters available. There are over 90 acres of park for your convenience and pleasure.
The park also offers frontage on a second Michigan Lake, Gorrel Lake, a 30 lake. That means twice the opportunity for summer fun. The park is closed in the winter. Two boat launches, two swimming areas and twice the opportunity to catch dinner.
One may elect to rent one of the parks four Camp-n-Cabins, a 12 x 12 cabin with a 5 x 12 covered front porch.
A manager is on the grounds during the summer months. For more information contact Mecosta County Parks Commission at (989) 382-7158.
Mecosta County has other waterfront parks worth checking out; Brower Park, Paris Park , Tubbs Lake State Forest Campground , School Section Lake and the Haymarsh Lake Campground.
