Brower Park

10/05/2026

🍂 Brower County Park – 2026 Camping Season Closed 🍂

The 2026 camping season at Brower County Park has officially come to a close. Thank you to all of our campers, visitors, and guests who helped make it another great year! We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2027. 🌲⛺

While the campground is closed for the season, Brower Park remains an excellent destination for Fall and Winter outdoor recreation.

🚲 Michigan's Dragon at Hardy Dam remains open for year-round trail use, with Brower Park providing access to the trail system.

🎣 Fishing opportunities continue throughout the Fall and Winter, including shoreline fishing and ice fishing when conditions permit.

🚤 The boat launch and boat trailer parking areas remain available for those looking to enjoy Hardy Pond during the off-season.

🥾 Visitors are also welcome to enjoy walking and exploring throughout the park, while following all posted closures and restrictions.

Please remember that a Mecosta County Parks vehicle permit is required for vehicle access to the park. Permits may be obtained at the fee pipe registration station on the park entrance road. The Michigan State Park Recreation Passport is not valid at Mecosta County Parks.

Whether you're hiking or biking the Dragon Trail, fishing Hardy Pond, or simply enjoying the changing seasons, we encourage you to take advantage of the many outdoor recreation opportunities available at Brower Park throughout the Fall and Winter.

Thank you for a great 2026 camping season! We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable off-season, and can't wait to see you back at Brower in 2027! 🍁❄️

For more information about Brower County Park, Michigan's Dragon at Hardy Dam, and other Mecosta County Parks, visit: www.MecostaCountyParks.com

09/02/2026

🎨☀️ ONE LAST WEEKEND OF ART BARN FUN! ☀️🎨

Labor Day Weekend marks the final Art Barn activity weekend of the season at Brower County Park! 🏕️🌲

Join us Friday, Saturday & Sunday for one last weekend of crafts, games, activities, and family fun before we wrap up another great summer! 🖍️🎲🎉

📅 Check out the schedule below, bring the family, and make the most of the holiday weekend with us at the Brower Park Art Barn!

❤️ Thank you to everyone who has joined us throughout the summer!

08/20/2026

🎃What a spooktacular Halloween in August at Brower County Park! Thank you to all who came out and celebrated with us.🕷️👻

🌟Congratulations to our Campsite Decoration and Costume Contest Winners!🕸️🎃

08/20/2026

Post 2027 Seasonal Camper Lottery Information -

We have been receiving a number of requests to post the 2027 map of seasonal campsites. Below are the section maps for 2027 showing campsites in red as they were chosen during the lottery.

Seasonal Campers wishing to change from their currently assigned lot should e-mail [email protected] with your change request. Requests will be processed beginning Monday, August 24th in the order that they are received. We will contact you to collect all associated change of site fees as they are processed. Reminder, if changing campsites, you must stay within the same section as your current reservation (Point, Pines, Sunny Acres or Prime).

All seasonal campsite availability was filled during the seasonal campsite lottery with the waitlist reaching it's maximum allowance. We will not be accepting any additional guests onto the seasonal waitlist.

As of 8.20.26 - No Cancellations have been received and no one on the waitlist has been offered a site.

We will post additional updates as we get closer to the opening of Nightly Camping Reservations. Nightly reservations for 2027 are currently expected to begin around mid-January.

08/14/2026

Please note: Wagon rides will unfortunately be cancelled this weekend due to maintenance issues. We apologize for the inconvenience.

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

🚒🔥 Fire Rescue Night is Tonight in the park! 🔥🚒

🚒🔥 Fire Rescue Night is Coming to Brower County Park! 🔥🚒

📅 Mark your calendars on August 12th for one of our most exciting family events of the summer!

Join us as Mecosta Township Fire & Rescue and Morley Area Fire and Rescue roll into the park for an evening of fun, learning, and hands-on excitement! 👨‍🚒🚒

🔥 Watch live training demonstrations.
🚒 Get an up-close look at the fire trucks and rescue equipment.
💦 Kids (and kids at heart!) will even have the opportunity to operate a real fire hose!

This is always one of the biggest hits of the season, and you won't want to miss it. Bring the whole family and come meet the firefighters who proudly serve our communities while enjoying an unforgettable evening at Brower County Park! ❤️🧑‍🚒

All park events are open to the public, standard vehicle entrance fees apply.

08/11/2026

🍂🎃 Halloween in August is creeping up! 👻🕸️

Join us this weekend for a spooktacular weekend of family fun featuring:

🏕️ Campsite Decoration Contest - Voting ends Saturday at 5 PM in the Park Office
🧙 Costume Contest - Saturday at 5:30 PM in the Art Barn
🍬 Trick-or-Treating throughout the campground - Saturday 6 PM-8 PM
🚜 Wagon Rides Saturday at 8 PM

Decorate your site, dress in your best Halloween costume, and bring your candy buckets for a weekend full of fun at Brower County Park!

Campers be sure to bring lots of candy and set-up a station on your campsite by the roadway to welcome all the excited kids in costume!

We can't wait to celebrate with all our ghouls and goblins! 🎃🧡

08/11/2026

🎉🏕️ 2027 SEASONAL CAMPER LOTTERY — FINAL UPDATE! 🏕️🎉

The registration period is officially closed with 158 campers registered for Saturday's 2027 Seasonal Camper Lottery! 🍀

🎟️ The drawing begins at 9:00 AM this Saturday!
📍 Art Barn/Pavilion at Brower County Park

⏰ Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and get settled.

☕🍩 Coffee & donuts will be available before the drawing, while supplies last!

Here's how the drawing will work:
🏕️ The first 120 names drawn will be offered a 2027 seasonal campsite.
📋 The next 38 names drawn will be placed on the 2027 seasonal camper waitlist.

Good luck to everyone entered! 🤞🍀

08/10/2026

🚨🏕️ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🏕️🚨

Still want a chance at a 2027 seasonal campsite at Brower County Park? There’s no time to wait!

⏰ Seasonal Lottery Registration closes TODAY at 5:00 PM!

📊 As of the end of the day yesterday, we have received 147 registrations for the Seasonal Camper Lottery.

If you haven't submitted your registration yet, get it in before 5:00 PM today to be included in the lottery!

🍀 Best of luck to everyone who has registered!

2027 Seasonal Camper Lottery Packets are now available!

Lottery information has been posted to our website at this link:
https://www.mecostacountyparks.com/uploads/9/2/6/3/92633552/2027_brower_-_seasonal_letter.pdf

Lottery registration will begin at the Brower Park Office starting on July 21st at 9:00 AM and ending on August 10th at 5:00 PM.

The lottery will take place on August 15th at 9:00 AM.
Pre-Registration is required.

Paper copies of the informational packet are currently available at the Brower Park office.