Grand Haven State Park

About Grand Haven State Park

Grand Haven State Park is one of the oldest and largest state parks in the United States and the second largest in Michigan. The park is entirely on sand and offers a wide range of activities, from hiking, camping, picnics, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and much more.

The sandy beaches offer excellent opportunities for sunbathing and swimming, with a variety of different sand dunes for camping and picnicking.

The sandy beaches are an excellent place for picnics, sunbathing and swimming, with a variety of different sand dunes on the beach. There are no starting spots, but one is on Harbor Island, which has access to the Grand River and Lake Michigan. On land, the jetty in the park offers excellent fishing opportunities as well as a number of small fishing boats and kayaks.

The Harbor Trolley travels through the Tri-Cities area and is a fun way to reach the various shops and restaurants in the area. While the park is closed in winter, foot traffic is welcome to see the ice lighthouse at sunset. Nearby is the Grand Haven Fountain, the largest music fountain in the world, which offers night performances in the summer months. Although there is no fixed trail, it is open all year round and while it is closed in winter and open in summer and autumn, all parks are open in summer.

The Coast Guard Festival is held every year on the last Saturday in August from July to September in Grand Haven. The 12 km around Grandhaven offers a variety of attractions, such as the Great Lakes National Park and Michigan State Park.

Metal detection is recognised as a legitimate recreational activity, as long as it is carried out in a manner that does not harm or violate applicable state laws. The entire park is open for all activities and all items found must be checked by park staff and stored for further investigation.

Miwifi offers wireless Internet access during the day for use in the park and throughout the day. The access point is located in a concession area and radiates 150 feet in all directions from this location.