Tanglefoot Park campground
Tanglefoot Park
The campground amenities at Tanglefoot Park include modern restrooms and showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and electric hookups. The park offers both reservation and first-come-first-serve camping options. There are 90 campsites available in total, including 70 with electrical hookups.
One interesting fact about the area is that it is named after the Tanglefoot Tree, which is a popular spot for birdwatchers due to its unique mixture of habitats. The best time of year to visit Tanglefoot Park is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s. However, the park is also open year-round for those interested in winter activities such as snowmobiling and ice-fishing.
Overall, Tanglefoot Park provides a beautiful and peaceful camping experience for visitors looking to enjoy the natural beauty of Michigan's forests and Lake Michigan.
What's on-site at Tanglefoot Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tanglefoot Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Near Muskegon | 32 cfs | → |
| Macatawa River At State Road Near Zeeland | 129 cfs | → |
| White River Near Whitehall | 554 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Grand Rapids | 4,260 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River At New Richmond | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River Near New Richmond | 4,480 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tanglefoot Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon County Airport | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Muskegon County Arpt | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Muskegon Snow Paid | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Coopersville 0.7 Nne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Holland 3.9 Nne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Walker 5.1 W | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Bolt Park
- Spring Lake Central Park
- Sluka Park
- Hatton Park
- Bicentennial Memorial Park
- Mulligans Hollow Recreation Area
Boat launches
- Grand River Greenway Spring Lake
- Franklin Street Grand Haven
- Lakeside Trail Fruitport
- 144th Avenue Grand Haven Charter Township
- Robinson Township Boat Launch
- North Cedar Drive Robinson Township
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Mainstem To Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 2, T13n, R15w (1.5 Miles West Of Herperia)
- North Branch From Its Confluence With South Branch In Sec 22, T13n, R16 W To Mclaren Lake In Sec 11, T14n, R15w
- Croton Dam In T12n, R11w To City Of Newaygo In T12n, R12w
- South Branch From Forest Boundary East Of Hesperia At West Section Line Of Sec 22, T14n, R14w To Echo Drive In Sec 6, T13n, R12w
- Morley Dam In T13n, R10w To Croton Dam Pond In T12n, R11w
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tanglefoot Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tanglefoot Park
Can I make reservations at Tanglefoot Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tanglefoot Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tanglefoot Park.