Holland State Park

Address

2215 Ottawa Beach Road
Holland MI, 49424

Phone

616-399-9390
TTY/TDD711 (Michigan Relay Center)

Approximate Size

142 (Acres)

Recreation Passport

Required

Trail Length

Trail Head

Camp Sites/Fees

The park is best known for sugar sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of the iconic “Big Red” lighthouse.

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Event Information

Explorer Programs: Seasonal naturalists offer weekly nature-based nature programming Memorial Day through Labor Day. View weekly programming calendar (PDF).

More Information

Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to the beach flag warning system; red flags indicate the water is unsafe and no one should swim in or enter the water. View live beach conditions via a livestream video.

Holland State Park is best known for sugar sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of the iconic “Big Red” lighthouse. The park is home to two large campgrounds, an accessible playground, opportunities for paddling and fishing, and connections to nonmotorized trails. The state park consists of separate Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan units on the northern side of the channel connecting Lake Macatawa with Lake Michigan. A boat launch with a fish cleaning station is located 1 mile east of the park.

The park now offers two EV charging stations at no cost.

The park's two track chairs – capable of handling trails, snow and sand – expands access beyond traditional wheelchairs. The chairs are available for visitors to borrow at no cost.

Campgrounds

Holland Camper Cabins: 800-447-2757
(1)
Holland-Lake Macatawa Campground: 800-447-2757
(211)
Holland-Modern Beach Campground: 800-447-2757
(98)

Trails

Holland-Dune Trail: Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)

About the Area

View Online Visitor's Guide

Activities (Display as List)

Alcohol Restrictions

Alcohol Restrictions: You may not possess or consume an alcoholic beverage at any time in the park (unless the park manager has granted written authorization through an event permit).

Biking

Biking: Lakeshore Trail, a 20-mile paved route, runs parallel to Lakeshore Drive and Grand Haven State Park to Holland State Park on one continuous route.

Boat Rental

Boat Rental: The Macatawa Boat House, located across from the Lake Macatawa Campground, offers stand-up paddle board, canoe and kayak rentals. For more information, visit MacBoathouse.com.

Fishing

Fishing: Fishing is popular along the channel walkway on Lake Michigan and along the Ottawa County’s boardwalk on Lake Macatawa.

Hiking

Hiking

Metal Detecting

Metal Detecting: Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage natural and cultural resources in Michigan state parks nor violate applicable state statutes. This park map clearly shows where this activity is allowed to take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. Areas located within the campground are limited to registered campers only.

Nature Programs

Nature Programs: Seasonal naturalists offer weekly nature-based nature programming Memorial Day through Labor Day. View weekly programming calendar (PDF).

Paddlesports

Paddlesports: Paddling is a popular activity on Lake Macatawa and on Lake Michigan when the conditions are right. The Macatawa Boat House, located across from the Lake Macatawa Campground, offers stand-up paddle board, canoe and kayak rentals. For more information, visit MacBoathouse.com.

Pet-Friendly Area

Pet-Friendly Area: Pets are allowed in the designated dog beach along Lake Macatawa. Pets must always be on a 6-foot leash and under an owner’s immediate control. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

Swimming

Swimming:

Designated swim areas are located in the Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa day-use areas. There is an accessible walkway to the water and two beach wheelchairs available to use on Lake Michigan.

Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to the beach flag warning system in designated swim areas; red flags indicate the water is unsafe and no one should swim in or enter the water. DO NOT swim near or jump off the pier or navigational channel walls, and pay attention to changing conditions.

Facilities (Display as List)

Beach House

Beach House: There is a beach house in the Lake Michigan day-use area, which includes restrooms, food concessions, vending machines and changing courts.

Boat Launch

Boat Launch: There are no boating access sites in the park; however, the Lake Macatawa boating access site is located 1 mile toward Holland on Ottawa Beach Road.

Cabins & Lodges

Cabins & Lodges

Concession/ Store

Concession/ Store: Beachplace, located in the beach house in the Lake Michigan day-use area, offers food, ice cream, beach supplies and more.

Fish Cleaning Station

Fish Cleaning Station: A boat launch with a fish cleaning station is located 1 mile east of the park.

Lighthouse

Lighthouse: The iconic "Big Red" lighthouse can be seen from the park and is located outside of the park across the channel.

Modern Restrooms

Modern Restrooms

Picnic Area

Picnic Area: Picnic areas are in both the Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa day-use areas and include picnic tables and charcoal grills that are available first come, first served.

Picnic Shelter

Picnic Shelter: There is a picnic shelter located in the beach house in the Lake Michigan day-use area that includes picnic tables, charcoal grills and electrical service (reservations only). Shelter reservations can be made 12 months in advance at MiDNRReservations.com.

Playground

Playground: An accessible playground in the Lake Michigan day-use area features slides, spinners and other interactive features. It all sits on a rubberized surface that makes access easier for those of all mobility levels.