Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho
Muskegon, Michigan · on Little Bear Creek
Verified · 3 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- $20/carload
- SEASON
- Varies by conditions
About Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho
Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho is a 14-acre stocked private lake at Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family Campground, a family-run RV/tent/cabin campground at 390 E Tyler Road in Dalton Township near Muskegon, Michigan. The campground maintains a designated swimming beach on the lake, a private swimming hole with a floating swim platform and water trampoline, alongside kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals.
The lake sits within a private, developed campground property in Dalton Township, just north of Muskegon off US-31, roughly 1.3 miles from the small community of Dalton. Little Bear Creek runs through the immediate area. The grounds around the lake include a beach volleyball court, basketball court, and playground alongside the campsites and cabins.
Swimming at Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho
Swimming happens in a designated, roped-off beach area of the stocked lake, with a floating swim platform and a water trampoline (max 6 people, age 7+, no diving) as the main in-water attractions. The campground provides free loaner life jackets, and children under 16 are not permitted to swim without an adult present. This is a family-oriented, supervised swim area rather than a wild or undeveloped hole.
How to get to this swimming hole
The campground is located at 390 E Tyler Road, Muskegon, MI 49445, north of Muskegon off US-31, near the community of Dalton in Dalton Township.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up private campground lake; the swim beach sits within the developed grounds and requires only a short walk from the campsite/parking area, not a hike. Exact walk time from parking to the beach is not documented.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Designated, roped-off swim beach with free loaner life jackets and a floating platform/water trampoline, but there is no lifeguard on duty and children under 16 may not swim without an adult present per campground policy, fine for kids with active parental supervision, not an unsupervised free-swim area.
Parking
Paid, $20/carload day-use (weekdays only, none offered on weekends); $5/person or $10/carload visitor day pass; $10/person/night overnight visitor pass
No dedicated public parking lot is described separately from the campground itself, access is gated behind day-use/visitor fees rather than a standalone parking charge. Overnight guests park at their own site; day-use visitors pay the carload/person fee above to enter at all.
Restrooms
Yes
On-site bathhouse that multiple guest reviews describe as clean/'remodeled', plus an additional bath trailer serving the rustic tent sites and cabins; exact walking distance from the beach itself is not documented, but it is a small, compact campground property.
Hours
Check-in 2:00pm-9:00pm (call ahead for later arrivals), check-out 11:00am, quiet hours 10:00pm-8:00am. Day-use (non-overnight) access is weekdays only, the campground's own rates page states 'NO DAY USE PASSES ON WEEKENDS.' No separately published office/gate hours were found.
On the water
Restrictions: On-site rental sessions are capped at 1 hour; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older when using rental craft. The separate water trampoline is capped at 6 people age 7+ with no diving. No information was found on whether guests may launch their own personal kayaks/canoes, or whether motorboats/jet skis are permitted on this private 14-acre lake.
Watercraft access here is tied entirely to the campground's own kayak/canoe/paddleboat/paddleboard rental program rather than a public boat launch, this is private property, not a publicly accessible lake.
Rentals nearby
Kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, and stand-up paddleboards for use on the campground's 14-acre lake
On the lake within the campground property, 390 E Tyler Road, Muskegon, MI 49445 · 1-hour rental sessions; specific daily rental-window hours not published
What regulars say
Guest testimonials quoted on the campground's own site (visitor reports, not independently verified) describe the property as very clean, one guest called it 'the cleanest campground my family and I have ever stayed at', with friendly staff; one guest specifically mentioned renting kayaks on the lake ('The lake was nice to look at and we even rented kayaks there'), and others mentioned children enjoying the swim and play areas. No independent visitor accounts of this specific lake could be located to corroborate water clarity, crowd levels, or rental pricing.
Backstory
The campground has been under new ownership and management since 2018, run by owners named Aaron and Jessica according to the campground's own website.
Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho: FAQ
Does Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho charge a fee?
Day use is $20/carload (weekdays only); visitor day passes are $5/person or $10/carload, and overnight visitor passes are $10/person/night. Overnight camping ranges from $45/night (rustic sites) to $110/night (on-lake cabins), plus a $5 first-night registration fee and other add-on fees (extra adults/children/vehicles, holiday premiums).
Is Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho kid friendly?
Designated, roped-off swim beach with free loaner life jackets and a floating platform/water trampoline, but there is no lifeguard on duty and children under 16 may not swim without an adult present per campground policy, fine for kids with active parental supervision, not an unsupervised free-swim area.
Do I need to hike to reach Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho?
No dedicated public parking lot is described separately from the campground itself, access is gated behind day-use/visitor fees rather than a standalone parking charge. Overnight guests park at their own site; day-use visitors pay the carload/person fee above to enter at all.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho?
Watercraft access here is tied entirely to the campground's own kayak/canoe/paddleboat/paddleboard rental program rather than a public boat launch, this is private property, not a publicly accessible lake.
What are the rules at Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho?
Children under 16 may not swim without an adult present; youth 17+ must wear a life jacket outside the designated swimming area and adults must wear one on flotation devices; no glass containers allowed in the beach area; water trampoline limited to 6 people age 7+ with no diving; quiet hours 10:00pm-8:00am; non-registered visitors must obtain a day/overnight pass; leashed pets only (max 2 dogs per site, no cats, breed restrictions); 5 mph site speed limit; all fireworks prohibited.
What water body is Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho on?
Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho is on Little Bear Creek, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
