Campground for events in Newaygo, Michigan

Welcome to the Newaygo County Welcome Center, located at 4684 Evergreen Drive in Newaygo, Michigan, United States. As a part of the Newaygo County Parks System, our institution serves as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers looking to explore the natural beauty of the area. Surrounded by the Muskegon River, North Country National Scenic Trail, Hardy Pond, and Manistee National Forest, Newaygo County offers a wide range of recreational opportunities. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, or simply relaxing in nature, our parks and campgrounds provide the perfect setting for your outdoor adventures.

John Graves Lodge is a park institution located at 4684 Evergreen Drive in Newaygo, Michigan, United States. As part of the Newaygo County Parks System, the lodge offers day use and modern campground facilities, surrounded by the Muskegon River, North Country National Scenic Trail, Hardy Pond, and Manistee National Forest. The institution is currently under construction and will feature a 40 -mile natural surface trail around Hardy Pond known as Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam. Visitors to Newaygo County Parks can enjoy world-class fishing, miles of trails, public lands, and charming small towns. The park system is closed for the season and will reopen on May 3rd. Reservations for the 2024 camping season will start on January 3rd. Park improvements are ongoing, funded by park customers.