Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort
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"Bluegill Lake, Catch the Fun"
Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort
15854 Pretty Lake Drive, Mecosta, MI 49332
231-972-GILL (4455)
GPS Coordinates: Longitude -85.228844, Latitude 43.696331
Transporting firewood into the campground is prohibited!
2025 Weekend Themes and Activities
Every weekend at Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort offers a different theme.
Crafts and activities are based around the theme.
Participation is optional and some fees may apply ($).
April 25-27, 2025: Opening Weekend
The campground will be opening for the 2025 season. There will be no planned
The weekend is all about getting back to nature, relaxing and enjoying family and friends.
May 2-4, 2025: Mexican Fiesta
We’ll be making crafts and playing games with a Mexican flare. Saturday evening
there will be a Mexican themed potluck (notify the office of your dish in advance).
May 9-11, 2025: Mother’s Day
It’s time to celebrate MOM. We’ll make cards and gifts on Saturday morning.
Sunday morning the celebration continues with breakfast in the Activity Center ($1/person).
May 16-18, 2025: Pet Weekend
This weekend is all about our 4-legged family members. We'll be making pet toys
during crafts on Saturday morning. There'll be a pet parade and owner/pet look alike contest.
It'll be a perfect weekend.
May 23-26, 2025: Memorial Weekend
The unofficial start of summer. This weekend is filled with crafts and activities for all ages.
Make sure to bring the bicycles for the annual bicycle parade.
May 30-June 1, 2025: A Taste of Italy
Crafts will have an Italian flare. Join us on Saturday evening for an Italian inspired
potluck at the Activity Center (please notify the office of your dish in advance).
June 6-8, 2025: Chocolate Weekend
We’ll be crafting things from Chocolate, playing games and of course,
a Chocolate Slip-n-Slide.
June 13-15, 2025: Father’s Day
It’s time to celebrate Dad. Crafts will consist of making gifts and cards.
The celebration continues Sunday morning with breakfast in the Activity Center ($1/person).
June 20-22, 2025: Spring into Summer
As summer begins the campground takes on a renewed energy for the season.
All crafts and activities will be Sun based.
June 27-29, 2025: Natural Habitat Weekend
This weekend entails hiking, crafting natural items and exploring and expanding
your knowledge on birds, reptiles and what's important to know when exploring.
On Saturday evening, join us for a Smokin' Fun Potluck in the Activity Center.
July 3-6, 2025: Independence Day Weekend
This weekend at Bluegill Lake is like a company picnic. Time to relax and enjoy being together.
There’ll be numerous activities throughout the weekend, patriotic
crafts, games and the bicycle parade (because it is all about the kids).
July 11-13, 2025: Halloween Weekend
Halloween is always fun, that’s why we do it in July.
There'll be crafts, a Halloween party, trick-or-treating and a site decorating contest.
It’s sure to be a spooktacular time.
July 18-20, 2025: Christmas in July
We'll deck the halls with crafts, a holiday party, and a site decorating contest,
and the jolly dude himself, Santa!
July 25-27, 2025: Western Weekend/Chili Cookoff Potluck
Mosey on down for a weekend of rootin-tootin good fun. We’ll be craftin, gamin, and racin.
Saturday evening, there’s a Chili Cook-off potluck (prizes for the best chili).
August 1-3, 2025: Lake Fun Weekend
This weekend is about enjoying the lake. We'll have a Kid's Fishing Contest, Water Relay
Races, and Cardboard Boat Races (you make/bring - Cardboard and duct tape only).
August 8-10, 2025: Summer Celebration
Summer based crafts and tie dying ($-Bring your own or Bluegill Lake Coloring Tee's
are available for purchase). Saturday afternoon, join us for an Ice Cream Float Social ($).
August 15-17, 2025: Air & Space
This weekend is all about things that fly: Airplanes, rockets and balloons. We'll craft
things that take flight and test their capabilities.
August 22-24, 2025: Race Weekend/Smokin' Fun Potluck
If you like racing, this is your weekend. We'll be crafting things to race and testing their capabilities.
Saturday evening, join us for another Smokin’ Fun Potluck (bring samples of smoked/barbecued delicacies to share).
August 29-September 1, 2025: Labor Day/Glow
We’ll have the bicycle parade, greased watermelon contest, watermelon eating contest,
glitter tattoos, the annual glow parade and glow site contest and much more.
So, get your glow on and let’s illuminate Bluegill Lake!
September 5-7, 2025: Grandparents Day
We’ll be making cards and gifts to celebrate Grandma and Grandpa.
Sunday morning join us for breakfast in the Activity Center ($1/person).
September 12-14, 2025: Souper Bingo Saturday
Saturday evening bring your favorite soup to this unique potluck.
We’ll play bingo, converse and of course, eat soup!
September 19-21, 2025: Nature Abounds
This is your opportunity to enjoy Michigan nature. There are no planned activities for the weekend.
Take a hike, enjoy a comp fire, relax, enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.
September 26-28, 2025: Season Wind Down
Time to enjoy Fall with peace and tranquility, beautiful colors and nature.
Take a hike or a nap and enjoy a campfire with family and friends.
October 3-5, 2025: Autumn Harvest Fest
Saturday evening join us as we gather for the last potluck of season. We supply the Turkey and/or Ham
and ask the guests to be bring a dish to pass (preferably a fare of the season), Please notify the office
of your dish in advance. This is a time to relax and visit with your friends and neighbors all while
taking in the smells and scenery of the season.
October 10-12, 2025: Closing Weekend
This is the final weekend of the season.
Relax, enjoy and reconnect with nature, family and friends one final time in 2025.
