Camp Frances Educational and Recreational Center

Camp Frances Educational and Recreational Center Located behind Veterans Memorial Park, nestled among stately pines. It’s Charlotte’s gem in the woods Take pause, breathe deep and listen to nature.

We are SO glad you are here and would love to introduce you to our little gem that we call Camp Frances. From the parking area by our modern cabin you will find yourself drawn into nature and away from everyday technology of a hurried lifestyle. Wander down the yard and start a fire in the fire pit and just put your feet up and relax. Soon you feel all the stress of everyday life melt away. Are yo

u looking for a place for your family to reconnect? You have found it! Come enjoy the large outdoors area that Camp Frances has to offer, bring a picnic or something to cook over the open fire or grill, bicycles to enjoy all the trails throughout the park, lawn chairs or even sleeping bags! Are games your thing? There is a large selection of picnic tables for you to enjoy and move around as you see fit. There are plenty of tables and chairs inside the cabin as well in case the weather changes on you. As you can see Camp Frances has lots to offer, call today 517-543-8841 and reserve your place in nature!

08/24/2026
Calling all former scouts and current scouts, families, friends and community members!! Camp Frances is having a communi...
08/06/2026

Calling all former scouts and current scouts, families, friends and community members!! Camp Frances is having a community and scout reunion campfire on August 30th at 6:00 pm. Please join us for s’mores and old stories around the campfire. Hope to see you at this fun and FREE event!!

It's a nice, quiet morning at Camp Frances to have breakfast with the deer
07/26/2026

It's a nice, quiet morning at Camp Frances to have breakfast with the deer

Were you a Camp Fire Girl or a Girl Scout? Would you like to gather around the campfire with your friends again? Camp Fr...
07/19/2026

Were you a Camp Fire Girl or a Girl Scout? Would you like to gather around the campfire with your friends again? Camp Frances is hosting a summer reunion campfire on Sunday, August 30th at the fire pit at Camp Frances! Pass the word around and come to the event to “Make new friends, but keep the old. 🎶 One is silver and the other gold. 🎶”

07/17/2026

When the air clears, come take a quiet walk in the woods near Camp Frances. So many wonderful things to discover.

We love good news!! Congratulations to all of the Eaton county recipients!!
07/03/2026

We love good news!! Congratulations to all of the Eaton county recipients!!

Eaton County has announced the municipalities receiving funding as part of the 2026 Parks Community Grant Program.

Thank you to Eaton County Parks for selecting Camp Frances as a recipient of the Eaton County Parks Grant. We will be ad...
07/02/2026

Thank you to Eaton County Parks for selecting Camp Frances as a recipient of the Eaton County Parks Grant. We will be adding an ADA pathway to the campfire circle and more! Watch for details!

Camp Frances has been awarded an Eaton County Parks Grant. We will add an ADA pathway to the campfire circle, and update...
07/02/2026

Camp Frances has been awarded an Eaton County Parks Grant. We will add an ADA pathway to the campfire circle, and update paths to the building, parking lot, and ADA picnic table. Thanks to everyone involved with this grant!! This will be a wonderful upgrade. Camp Frances will be enjoyed by all, including those with mobility issues. Thank you Eaton County Parks!!

Funding made possible thanks to the 2022 Eaton County Parks MillageEaton County is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2026 Parks Community Grant Program. The County will distribute over $400,000

Camp Frances has had some special visitors this week! We hope you enjoyed the woods and the campfire!! 🔥🌲🌳
06/25/2026

Camp Frances has had some special visitors this week! We hope you enjoyed the woods and the campfire!! 🔥🌲🌳

The May Apples are in bloom. You have to look closely because the bloom is under the large leaves. Come out to the Camp ...
05/09/2026

The May Apples are in bloom. You have to look closely because the bloom is under the large leaves. Come out to the Camp Frances woods and see if you can spot some!!

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1501 S. Cochran Avenue
Charlotte, MI
48813

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