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Pettibone Lake County Park

Posted by Shannon Westgate | Oct 31, 2017 |

Pettibone Lake County Park On the sandy shores of Pettibone Lake in Northern Newaygo County, approximately 4 miles north and east of Bitely. This small 3 acre park has 16 campsites with electrical hookups and vault toilet facilities. There is also a swimming beach, boat launch, and picnic shelter. Newaygo County Parks Administration Office 4684 Evergreen Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 Phone: (231) 689-7340 Fax: (231) 689-7341 Pettibone Lake County Park 490 Pettibone Drive Bitely, MI 49309 Reservations & Information Download Pass Brochure Pettibone Lake County...

Pettibone Lake

Posted by Shannon Westgate | Oct 30, 2017 |

Pettibone Lake This sandy bottom lake features a casual resort community feeling surrounded by cottages. To the south of the lake you will find the Manistee National Forest with over 1,600 acres of federal forest land. On the north side of the lake Pettibone Lake County Park offers a sandy beach, picnic facilities, and public boat launch making it a great spot for lakefront activities. Outdoor enthusiasts will find this a great destination for camping, boating, or just a day at the beach. Details Size: 44 acres Activities: Fishing, ice fishing, hiking, camping, swimming Fish Species: Largemouth bass, panfish...

Fremont Lake

Posted by Shannon Westgate | Oct 30, 2017 |

Fremont Lake Fremont Lake provides excellent fishing and recreational boating activities. The 17-acre Fremont Park offers access to this Newaygo County lake that is a popular destination for water sports of every sort. This fishing lake is also a great spot for a float in a boat or kayak. The park features a campground, boat launching area, horseshoe pits, a swimming beach, shuffleboard, sand volleyball courts, a playground, restrooms, picnic areas and pavilions. Details Size: 790 acres, 88 feet deep Activities: Fishing, ice fishing, swimming, boating, hiking Fish Species: Crappie, bluegill, bass, pike, sunfish, walleye, perch Download Map Site...

Nichols Lake

Posted by Shannon Westgate | Oct 16, 2017 |

Nichols Lake Nichols Lake is a U.S. Forest Service property with a southside campground featuring a small boat launch, beach, public fishing pier and shore fishing, which makes it a great spot for fishing with the family. You will also find a small boat launch and shore fishing at the northside beach. Details Size: 160 acres Activities: Fishing, ice fishing, hiking, camping, swimming Fish Species: Crappie, bluegill, bass, pike, sunfish, walleye, perch Download Map Site Features Nichols Lake South Campground This campground is located on the south side of Nichols Lake, with a day use area located on the north...

Diamond Lake

Posted by Shannon Westgate | Oct 16, 2017 |

Diamond Lake Enjoy the sparkling waters of Diamond Lake and all the recreational opportunities it offers. Adjacent to Manistee National Forest, this park features day-use, swimming beach, shelter building, boat rentals, and sanitation station. It is a popular lake for boating, relaxing on the beach, kayaking, fishing, and even ice fishing in the winter. Details Size: 171 acres, 25 feet deep Activities: Fishing, Ice Fishing, Hiking, Beaches, Boating, Camping, Swimming Fish Species: Bluegill, crappie, bass, pike, sunfish, perch Download Map Trail Features Diamond Lake County Park This 151-acre park features 52 campsites with clean restrooms and hot showers, including 24...