6551 Schmied Rd.

Lakeview, MI

(Cato Township)

Located East of Lakeview on the north end of Townline Lake at the intersection of Hickory Drive & Schmeid Road.  Take Hillman Road north to County Line Road.  Take N. County Line Road to Hickory Drive then south to intersection of Schmeid Road

Hours: Open all year round for Overnight Camping by Reservation Only

NOTE:  Please call to confirm dates are available before submitting the reservation form at the bottom of the page.

The county's only overnight park, situated on 3 acres, Ford Lincoln Park offers facilities for multiple days of camping and/or day outings.  It is an excellent place for special events such as company picnics, family reunions, wedding parties, church camps, company workshops, seminars, youth groups, and similar events. The Park has frontage on peaceful Townline Lake. 

Recreational facilities and amenities include two rustic bunk houses which sleep up to a total of 32 people comfortably, plus a NEW heated cabin in 2006 that sleeps an additional 12, NEW heated showers and restrooms, and a large, well equipped kitchen and heated dining hall. It also has picnic tables and grills on the grounds, covered pavilion, a place to play volleyball, basketball, and a boat dock for fishing and swimming - at your own risk. 

RV camping is allowed but with minimal electric available and no water hookups or waste facilities.

NEW in 2008 - A new "Handicap Accessible" bunkhouse has been built that can sleep 10.  All new bunks and mattresses have also been placed in both bunkhouses.

This facitity is available by reservation only.

Reservations are taken beginning the first business day after January 1st each year for full weeks.  February 1st begins reservations for partial weeks, weekends, or daily rentals for the current year. A deposit and reservation fee are required. Special rates are available for "Montcalm County based" non-profit organizations.

For information and instructions call (989) 831-7300, 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.., Monday through Friday, or contact:

Office of the County Controller

211 W. Main Street

PO Box 368

Stanton  MI  48888

Phone:  989-831-7300

Fax:  989-831-7375

parks@co.montcalm.mi.us

Documents/Forms:
Facility Rental Information
Brochure