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Charles Mears State Park
P.O. Box 370, W. Lowell Street
Pentwater, Michigan 49449
Phone: 231-869-2051
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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| State Park Overview: |
| Charles Mears State Park is located in the quaint village of Pentwater along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Paved campsite lots are surrounded by fine sand, with a swimming beach adjacent to the harbor pier. Shore fishing is very popular at Pentwater Lake in the fall. Fishing from piers adjacent to the park is also a popular year-round activity. During the winter, Pentwater Lake provides excellent ice fishing. There is an interpretive trail about one mile in length for hiking. It winds around to the tip of Old Baldy, a wooded and sand-blown dune that provides an excellent view of Lake Michigan's shoreline, and the town of Pentwater and the boat harbor. Snowmobiles are not allowed on the hiking/cross-country trails, but the activity is supported in the park. It also has a metal detecting area. |
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amazing !
Im morgan, im a teenage girl, who is absolutly in love with this state park and campground. The beach is always so gorgeous. The concession stand has the best icecream and snack variety. We go camping there almost every year. Pentwater is also a wonderful place. If you get bored boating, jetskiing, sand surfing down Old Baldy, fishing, laying out, camping, you can always go to town. There are so many little shops. I have been entertained for 5 years, always wanting to return. Especially on the days in August with parades and fireworks ! I love this campground and recommend it.
Written by Morgan G
20-May-2008
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Best place
im tyler, im a teen and Charles mears is a great park. all of our family and relatives have been coming here for since i was born and them too. very friendly people. great beach and location. lots of things to do including downtown shopping and watching sunsets at the pier. july 4th and memorial day are great weekends to come up and enjoy with the family and have fun. i recommend this place greatly. thanks!
Written by Tyler R.
30-Jun-2008
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| Camping: |
| Mears-Modern(800) 447-2757 175 site(s)Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms, Playground |
| Trails: |
| There is an interpretive trail about one mile in length that winds around to the top of Old Baldy, a wooded and sand-blown dune that provides an excellent view of the Lake Michigan shoreline, the town of Pentwater and the boat harbor.
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| Picnicking: |
| Picnic tables, grills and fire circles are available at the picnic areas. Parking is available for 250 vehicles. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Shore fishing is very popular at Pentwater Lake in the fall, and anglers can expect to catch steelhead, perch, trout and smelt. Fishing from piers adjacent to the park is also a popular year-round activity. During the winter, Pentwater Lake provides excellent ice fishing. |
| History of the Area: |
| The existing park land was once owned by Charles Mears, an early settler of Pentwater. The land was donated to the State of Michigan in 1923 by Carrie Mears, the daughter of Charles Mears. |
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| Pentwater, Michigan - In Pentwater, traffic stops for ducks. Time can stop for you. Things stay much the same here from year to year. . | | Pentwater, Michigan -Calendar of Events - Enjoy visiting Pentwater Michigan, Lake, Fun and Sun | | www.pentwatermichigan.com - Enjoy visiting Pentwater Michigan, Lake, Fun and Sun |
| Area Attractions: |
| The park is located just outside the resort village of Pentwater, which offers many unique activities for park visitors. The park hosts a fireworks display on July 3rd and a kids bike parade on July 4th. The Saturday after July 4th holiday is the start of the Pentwater Arts and Crafts Fair. The second Thursday of August marks the start of a four day Homecoming Festival that features a sand sculpturing contest on Park Beach and a fireworks display from a pier adjacent to the beach. The last weekend in September is Fall Fest, an annual art fair. There are boat launches and marinas in Pentwater. Charter fishing is also available at some of the local marinas. For more information on local area events visit the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce
Metal Detecting Areas:
Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statues.
Wireless Internet Access:
MiWiFi provides wireless Internet access in the day-use area of this park. The access point is located near the concessions area and radiates about 150 feet from this location in all directions.
Snowmobiles are not allowed on the hiking or cross-country trails, but the activity is supported in the park. |
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| Directions: |
| Take US 31 to the Monroe Rd. exit. Go W. on Monroe Rd. to Lowell St. Go W. about 5 blocks to Park Entrance. |
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