Reviews

Justin Meyer

Very nice, well maintained trails. Excellent maps for direction and distance. Not much cell service. Pretty easy hike to Lost Lake.

Richard Dragicevich

This State Park has two campgrounds. The North is very wooded and has hills (dunes). There is access to Lake Michigan from this campground. It is also across the street from the Muskegon Spirts Complex. The complex has luge runs, zip lines and walking trails. Pretty nice. They also have a lighted trail for walking at night. We stayed in the Channel Campground which is located by the channel from Lake Michigan to Muskegon Lake. There is only a small beach on Muskegon Lake. The Lake Michigan beach you would have to drive to. Most of the campsites have paved pads for trailers. The rest rooms are good. There is access to several hiking trails which go up into the dunes. These are hiking not bike trails. Overall it has been a relaxing stay.

Theresa Thompson (Teddy, Skittles)

From the entrance to the exit this park had everything we could want. We got the beach and trails. Then the sunset. We witnessed the monarch butterfly migration and saw the northern lights all in one day. Don't miss the luge park and all of its activities. Winter, summer or fall this place does have it all.

Zachary Smith

Grew up coming to this park, as I get older the dunes grow hard to climb. Great place to spend the family. Not as crazy as Grand Haven and you might actually get beach time without being hit by a kid and their football. Come Make memories for you and your family like I did.

Tom Pitts

There's a little bit of wonder when it comes to this park... Wonder to be found in the sand, in the lake, in the trails. But really this is just a beautiful portion of Michigan's natural identity. And more than once I've been drawn to its wooded paths or sandy hikes, or even just wanted to find a quieter spot on the beach to enjoy the ever changing views of the Great Lakes wondrous inland freshwater oceans from afternoon to sunset. This is a great place to find all that and more. With the inlet creating a smaller lake on the other side of the park, you can catch a gorgeous sunrise as well, and enjoy lots of local birds singing and waves lapping gently at soft sand beaches. Sometimes you can catch sight of a freighter going through the channel, or sailboats meandering around the lake as they tack back to their slip. And the best thing to wonder about? When you're going to come back next. Because this is a place that takes hold of you and beckons you to return.

Lindsay Norwalk

This state park was amazing to go eat lunch at and explore! We climbed some of the dunes right on the beach and enjoyed the workout and the view!

Lynda Shaw

Wow what a huge state park. As you drive along there's plenty of sandy beach to enjoy Lake Michigan. Lot's of hilly sand dunes. There's different campgrounds to find your perfect spot. Connected to the channel with views of the light house and the submarine. A must see and stay for day's state park.

Scott Corley

I would do this again in a heartbeat. Instructors were nice and helpful. Got 5 runs in. Even a warming fire and chairs if non sliders want to watch too.

Jim Bahr

Great place to go hiking. Trails for both novices and those looking for more of a challenge. I highly recommend checking out the sand dunes. The walking on sand was more tiring, but my dog absolutely loved it!

Cassandra Kurtz

The campsites here are partially wooded and partially sandy. Some spots have a decent view of Heritage Lake. It's a wonderful area to spot native birds and wildlife and a very short walk to the canal and beach (Heritage Lake beach is closest, however if you follow the canal path to the west it takes you to Lake Michigan). The canal seems to be a popular spot for fishermen. The state park is also not very far from Michigan's Adventure theme park, and the cozy Snug Harbor Inn down the road has a decent shop and deli/ice cream shop. Before entering the campground, there are two large parking lots right on Lake Michigan. The dunes here are wonderful and breathtaking. Magnificent spot for sunsets. Please protect the wildlife and vegatation of Michigan - pick up after yourselves and leave no trace.