Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area
Dj W.
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2023

Excellent quiet spot

As far as the park itself is concerned, it's clean, VERY large spots, power at most spots, communal water in the center of the "pods" of sites.

Staff was great. They come around 3 or 4 times a day, if you need wood, just flag them down and they will deliver it ($5/bundle). We brought our own wood but it was still a bit green, and bought 2 bundles from them, and mixed it in.

Ponds are just that, ponds. Not gonna catch record breaking fish here, but you can kyak around a bit. Electric motors only here.

The first 3 areas you roll thru on the North side of the drive, along the lake, are in almost full sun, take that into account, but easy pond access. The ones beyond that are in a beautiful pine stand, lots of space, and all around comfy area. We were on site 78. It's not level. Many around it aren't, but it's not a real big deal, really. But site 73 should be avoided if rain is forecasted for your time there. 73 sits at the low side of that pod, and gets washed out.

Our time there was RUDELY interrupted by some inconsiderate folks, yelling at their kids non stop, literally every 30 seconds, letting the dogs just bark and bark while they sit there. Zero respect for anyone else there. Constant yelling. Once they retired for the evening, the rest of the campground was VERY considerate and peaceful.

I can't complain about the park itself. Maybe put a bigger playground near the camping sites, so your kids can play and be within eyesight.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area by Dj W., July 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area by Dj W., July 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area by Dj W., July 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area by Dj W., July 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area by Dj W., July 16, 2023