Public Parks
Thurston Park
A family campground in the heart of Antrim County's Chain of Lakes, Thurston Park is Central Lake's premier park. Click here for map.
The park, located at the northwest end of Intermediate Lake, provides excellent facilities for tent campers or RV enthusiasts. When you arrive you will find a friendly park manager, clean facilities, and exceptional amenities.
The park opens the last Saturday in April and closes the third Saturday in October. A list of regulations will be provided at each campsite rental. Normal camping etiquette applies.
Thurston Park Amenities
Slides, swings, and picnic area
Swimming area
Boat ramps
Electricity at each site
Limited full hookup sites available
Restrooms and showers
Dump station
Nearby golfing
Telephone in office (emergency use only)
Short walk to Central Lake's downtown
Thurston Park 2009 Rates
Waterfront sites are $20 nightly. Water and electric hookup is available.
Non-waterfront sites with water and electric are $15 nightly. Non-waterfront sites with water, electric and sewer are $20 nightly.
Extended stay discount. A site is discounted $2 per day if a site is reserved for 14 days or longer at time of arrival.
Though no reservations are accepted, you are encouraged to stop by and check out the campground. Call for additional information at 231-544-6854 or 231-544-6483.
Park Brochure
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Ron Donaldson Field
Central Lake is pleased to have a softball field in the heart of the village. New seating in 2008 gives onlookers an excellent view of the action.
Football & Baseball Facilities
The residents of the Village of Central Lake have access to football and baseball fields. These fields lie in Central Lake Township and are maintained by the Central Lake Public School system.
