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Grand Haven State Park

Name: Grand Haven State Park
Address: 1001 Harbor Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, US

1001 Harbor Avenue

Grand Haven, MI 49417

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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.

Activities:

Cross Country Ski: While there are no established trails, the park is open during winter months for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.

Fishing: There is no launch site, but one is located nearby on Harbor Island which provides access to the Grand River and Lake Michigan. The pier in the park provides excellent shore fishing.

Hiking: Although the park is closed in the winter, foot traffic to view the shoreline ice, lighthouse pier and sunsets is encouraged

Swimming: The sandy beach provides excllent sunbathing and swimming opportunities.

Campgrounds

Grand Haven Lodge

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Facilities

Beach: The sandy beach provides an excllent area to picnic, sunbathe or swim.

Picnic Area: Picnic tables and fire pits/grills.

Playground: Playground equipment is limited to swingsets.

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