The much anticipated opening of the Idema Explorers Camp is finally here!
Bald Eagle Treehouse #8 – Accommodates 6
Rates: April 1 – October 31 ~Weekday $330, Weekend $390, Holiday $630 | Nov 1 – March 31 ~ Weekday $270, Weekend $330, Holiday $510
Bald Eagle Treehouse #8 Features 
Accessible
Air-conditioning
Bathroom with Shower
Cooking Utensils
Electrical Outlets
Heat
Kitchenette
Linens and Bedding
Microwave
Outdoor Deck or Patio
Propane Grill
Running Water
Tables & Chairs
These amazing nature based lodging options are now available for reservations starting May 23, 2025. Overnight options include three treehouses of different sizes, accommodating 2, 4, or 6 people. Click below to learn more about the other treehouses:
Great Blue Heron Treehouse #6 – Accommodates 4
Rates: April 1 – October 31 ~Weekday $270, Weekend $330, Holiday $510 | Nov 1 – March 31 ~ Weekday $240, Weekend $270 Holiday $450
Belted Kingfisher Treehouse #7 – Accommodates 2
Rates: April 1 – October 31 ~Weekday $240, Weekend $270, Holiday $450 | Nov 1 – March 31 ~ Weekday $210, Weekend $240, Holiday $390
*Rates are subject to change and reflect information available as of 5.14.25. Click here for Facility Rules.
General Treehouse Features
Accessible
Electric, heating, and air conditioning
Kitchenette with microwave, small fridge, and single-cup coffee maker
Shared fire pit
Outdoor grill with propane
Beds with mattresses and linens
Indoor seating and outdoor seating
Camp restroom with individual shower stalls
Only Treehouse #8 has a private bathroom and includes towels
Free on-site laundry
Free Wi-Fi
There are also five yurts of different sizes, accommodating 2, 4, and 6 people. Click the following links to learn more about the yurts: Small Yurts | Medium Yurts | Large Yurt
*This project was made possible thanks to a $3.48 million gift from the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation. IEC operations and fees are guided by a business plan approved by the Parks Commission with a goal of not only being self-sustaining, but also setting aside funds for future renovations to the camp and park, allowing the Parks millage to be used for other projects. For this reason, rates are the same for residents and non-residents.
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Number of Rooms
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Amenities
- All campers will have access to the 345-acre park along with its amenities. Visitors can explore the park’s existing trail systems and the neighboring parks of North Ottawa Dunes and P.J. Hoffmaster State Park. Campers can also enjoy Lake Michigan access at North Beach Park and partake in various water activities on the Grand River or Lake Michigan. Universally accessible kayak launch on Grand River
- 1.6-mile paved Lake Loop Trail
- Connections to regional trail systems
- 2,479-acre corridor of connected dune lands
- Bikeable access to downtown Ferrysburg, Spring Lake, and Grand Haven, which offer:
- Local eateries
- Ice cream shops
- Souvenir stores
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Payments Accepted
