We went here for a swim with a large group and had a blast. My youngest was a little nervous about…read morethe bigger waves and she and I were able to go closer to the pier where they weren't as large while still being close enough to the group playing in the big waves to be included. The water was clear and clean with a great little centrally located shop serving ice cream, and beach necessities right next to the bathrooms.

Charles Mears State Park is a park along Lake Michigan in Pentwater. Donated by the daughter of a…read morelumber baron in the early 20th century, it's now a popular camping site perfect for RVs and even tent campers. Here's why to go: 1) Price: Most people have annual passes for $30 or so making it pretty affordable. (It's $9 a day for out-of-state cars to park,) Our camo site was $40 a night and it fit our two tents for four adults and three kids. 2) Space: With all the RVs everywhere it does get crowded, but each camping space is spacious and we didn't feel on top of others. 3) Amenities: The bathrooms were near our site with individual showers. Unlike other camp grounds, the bathrooms are kept very clean. They never smelled and were never dirty. Kudos to the cleaning team for keeping them spotless despite a full camp site. Each camp site comes with a fire pit. 4) Beach: It's a short walk from the camp site with several playgrounds for kids and dunes with benches and places to hang up a hammock. On the beach is a shop with food, fire wood ($6 per fire wood pile) and ice cream. 5) Location: It's a very short walk to the main street of Pentwater with a mini golf course, shops and even coffee shops!

My husband, my parents and myself have been planning a trip to Mears Michigan so we could visit the…read moredunes at Silver Lake State Park for over a year. We had been looking forward to seeing all the park has to offer for so long and the views alone exceeded our expectations beyond measure. Do keep in mind that the sand can get extremely hot so come prepared to create a barrier between your feel and the sand. If you are a fan of visiting state parks, Silver Lake is a must stop. I am so grateful I was able to visit.

This review is for the campground only. Campsites are irregularly sized, spaced and oriented and…read moresince it's almost all bare dirt, it's very difficult to identify where each begins and ends, resulting in people setting up and parking kinda wherever they want. Power poles are shared with four sites almost requiring that you have at least 50' of power cord to reach the one for your site. We had to switch sites twice before we got one that our standard 25' cord would reach. Only two dump drains and 2 bathhouses for 205 sites - not enough. Many sites with multiple vehicles, ORVs, boats, etc. so it's just extremely busy. Definitely not worth the nearly $62 a night it cost (includes $12 daily use fee, but not the $8 reservation fee) for electric only hookup. We won't stay here again.

Pentwater Mini Golf is a little run down, but it's still worth a visit while vacationing in…read morePentwater, Michigan. On a recent camping weekend to Mears State Park, we walked just a few minutes from our campsite to the mini golf course. After the worker gave us a steep discount, we were off to play the 18-hole course. Each hole was different and they did a good job of making each hole attainable for kids and fun for adults. Some of the holes need repair, but nothing that hindered our game. It was a fun afternoon activity!

The staff sucks. Never do their job and stuff is broken. I went there a few times in the last week…read moreand nobody was In the building (it said open but nobody was in there any time I went). Never got to actually golf. I don't know if you should just hire more staff or shut the place down, but this is no way to run a business. The Dari creme counterpart is run well but not the mini golf. Hire more staff or shut the place down.

C's is a great hidden gem in downtown Montague! They serve Hudsonville ice cream and they also have…read morean 18 hole mini golf. The pricing for mini golf is the cheapest you'll find! $5 for adults, $3 for kids, and 3 and under are free! It is an affordable family outing and you get to play all 18 holes for that cost. They also have some food they serve such as hotdogs and nachos. There is free parking on the premises. The inside is decorated so fun! It is a great ice cream shop with the nicest staff. It is also right on the Hart/Montague Bike Trail, so if you are passing through on your bike, it makes a great stop to rest and get refreshed! Reminder-- *they only take cash!**

I just moved to Montague this summer, I've been here three times and each one has been a BLAST!…read moresuper fun golfing, yummy ice cream, good service. The owner is such a kind soul. I do recommend maybe some updates on the golf course itself--maybe some updating of the structures or repainting. The water is also a little gross, but truly it's a great family experience. Those small things did not take away from the fun!

Cloud 9 was clean, quiet, and I really appreciated having a full kitchen (the stove is a portable…read moredouble hotplate, but good enough). Hot water is VERY hot--be prepared for that the first time you wash your hands . Bed is a little soft, but tolerable enough for a couple nights. The parking situation was not as satisfactory. You need to park at the back of the property, which makes for a bit of walk. Wi-fi kept cutting in and out, which was a problem seeing as I'd brought along some work to do. There isn't any closet or hanging rack, which would have been quite handy. But I'll deal with not having one here, seeing as overall the place was clean and comfortable.

The best place to stay when you're in Baldwin! We have stayed at Cloud 9 multiple times over the…read moreyears, and we always feel right at home. The cabins are comfortable and clean, and the owners are very nice. We stay at the Cloud 9 when we are fishing for salmon and steelhead, and the owner has always given us some helpful hints and tricks to land fish. I've always gotten the feeling that they just want everyone to have an enjoyable time, no matter why they are up there. We have stayed in Cabins 1 and 4. Cabin 1 has a bedroom and a living room area, and cabin 4 is more of a studio type cabin. Both have kitchenettes with everything you need. There is a swingset behind the cabins that my son likes to play on, and also a provided fish cleaning station so that you can bring your catch back with you. You can't go wrong staying at the Cloud 9!

Not a bad fly shop. Never actually been to the lodge part. Small selection of flies but they know…read morewhat's hitting. A large selection of clothing and gear. Clothing is dominated by Patagonia brand.

So I have overall great memories of this place but I do miss back when it was Johnson's. That being…read moresaid, we did enjoy it last time but wish our guide didn't get his panties in a twist when I casted too close to the trout and spooked him. Like my guy, I told you I fished for many years but then hadn't fly fished for 15 years, what would you expect? Anyways overall it was nice and the cabins are still great. Will go again.

I love this place, very straight golf course! That's perfect for me lol The St. Peter's are always…read morevery friendly they own the place. I suggest it!

cart had a bunch of trash and was not cleaning had the guy behind the counter was not pleasant we…read morenever didn't have to wait for someone to tee off and had someone right behind us because the tee times are too close I don't think they have mowed the rough in a month and on top of all that it's the most expensive course in Fremont

Included as 1 of 3 courses in Mason County Park, the Beauty is the shortest & easiest course in the…read morepark. While it's the easiest of the 3, it is still a great course. The park which hosts the courses is a beautiful park with a couple of great views of Lake Michigan & the seclusion in the park is great. One thing about the course being on the water is that there is traditionally quite a bit of wind. Because the course is shorter, there are more deuce holes than not, but there is also a little bit of trouble that you can find yourself in. The course has a good variety of shots, good signs & a good overall layout. If you're an advanced disc golfer, try the beast or the Goliath (unless you want all 3). If you're looking for an easier task, the Beauty is a great course.