Grand Haven State Park

Grand Haven State Park has a beautiful sandy shore on Lake Michigan along the west side of the park and the Grand River along the north side of the park. The park consists entirely of beach sand and provides scenic views of Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse.

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  • Phone

    (616) 847-1309

  • Website

    michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=449&type=SPRK

  • Facebook

    337057653098947

  • Type

    State or Provincial Park

Address

1001 S Harbor Dr Grand Haven , MI 49417 United States

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Keywords:

sunsets beach playground romantic lakes piers camping lighthouses festivities harbors
Lakeshore Beach Cart

If you are a MI resident get the recreation tag for your plate. It makes visiting the state parks a breeze.

Lily

it’s a great beach with cleaner water compared to other state parks along the lakeshore and lots of little cute shells to collect!

Phyllis Box

Great for a walk on the harbor out to the lighthouse . Watch the sunset 🌅 big beach & camping . Spaces too close for comfort for us.

LMarieA

The water is amazing in march, and a great view for sunsets , romantically or just pure enjoyment. ;-) I'm here alot...I'm the mayor GD it. <3

Forrest

This place is filled with people in the summertime. Get here early and claim your spot for the day!

A R

Great public beach . Park is free, but parking will cost you. Currently $9 for a day or $31 for an annual pass.

Rand Haga

In the summer, The Boardwalk is the place to be! For an extra special occasion , go to the Porto Bello Italian Resturant in The Piano Factory nearby! http://enjoyportobello.com/

Jess Westra

When applying sun block don't forget the backs of your hands or you will get ridiculous red marks like you've been pissing off 50s school teachers .

Awesome Mitten Manager

They work to make the park handicap accessible with beach and water wheelchairs so everyone can enjoy the beach .

Christine Sourwine Cody

Great place to enjoy the lake and the waves and the sunshine.

Randi Bagley

Take a walk on the pier .

Daniel Verbrugge

Watch out fort the local high school kids... None of them know how to park or have respect for other peoples vehicles.

Kimberly Bolden-Fuentes

Great beach for flying kites!

Sarah Webel

A little grassy/litter-y, but free street parking was nice!

Ed Leung

State parking pass works great

Stephanie Anne McCarthy

LAKE LIFE AT ITS FINEST.

Visit Grand Haven

Don't forget to get your picture taken with the Grand Haven Lighthouse in the background!

Zx Wang

Great park to enjoy the great lake .

David Mann

New playground for the kids is great fun.

Samir Nazir

beautiful sandy beach

Kelsey Reder

There are no trees , all sand, quite windy, but beautiful!

Maggie Clif

8:00 am is the best time to be here. We have the place to ourselves.

Brian S.

On those hot hot days better arrive early if you want a spot to park .

Jennifer Bierkle

Beach is beautiful!!!!!

Meags M

Always will be a favorite.

Katie Seif

Fun in the winter too!

John Churchill

North Pier .

Paul Berg

Pier & lighthouse

Rachel D

Beautiful beach !

Boardwalk Beachcats

Fishin' on the pier -- channel catfish !

Angi Warner Baugh

Funny, warm and 75

Tiffany Cushman-Dewley

Water is awesome ...watch rip currents though

Joanne

Brrrrrrrrr

DJ Erny

Nice but very cold here

Tammy Kasack

It's cold and cloudy

Abigail Marie

DNR is incredibly rude for camping check in. Don't camp he

Scoot

8.21.11 air 75., water 72. Breezy

Scoot

June 18 2011- air temp 87, water temp 57....a little chilly yet

Joe Novak

So many girls! Read more

Scoot

Water temp 77 07.23.11

Kathy Garfield

Water feels great!

Cody Ilbrink

80 in may, hell yeah i was there

Juliana Murray-Harris

Water is cold

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8.2
Beach
Grand Haven City Beach

check out down town dog!! Great Place. Come during coast guard week great time, try the beach surf and boogie... - David W

Park
Grand Haven Lighthouse Connector Park

What a wonderful place to visit! Remember your stop with a print or note card of the lighthouse from watercolorsbyphyllis.com. Use promo code 4square for a 16% discount! - Watercolors By Phyllis

8.0
Beach
The Boardwalk

Amazing walk out to the pier. Watch for hippies sleeping in trees! - Randi Bagley

9.2
Lighthouse
Grand Haven South Pier

I love the Grand Haven Pier. Great spot to watch the sunset. - Rily

6.8
Bar
The Kirby House

Lobster Mac and cheese amazing!! Enough for 2 ppl to split - Ari .

8.7
Hot Dogs
Pronto Pup

Cash only, but worth it for a great afternoon snack or quick lunch. - A R