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 boating access site with a fish cleaning station is located 1 mile east of the park.
There is a beach house in the Lake Michigan day-use area, which includes restrooms, food concessions, vending machines and changing courts.
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.
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.
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.
The park's track chairs expand access beyond traditional wheelchairs. The chair is available for visitors to borrow at no cost.
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).
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.
Beachplace, located in the beach house in the Lake Michigan day-use area, offers food, ice cream, beach supplies and more.
There are free, self-pay EV fast-charging stations in the park.
A boat launch with a fish cleaning station is located 1 mile east of the park.
Fishing is popular along the channel walkway on Lake Michigan and along the Ottawa County’s boardwalk on Lake Macatawa.
The iconic "Big Red" lighthouse can be seen from the park and is located outside of the park across the channel.
Metal detecting is allowed in certain park areas. Please consult the park map for designated locations and review applicable regulations. Only registered campers can metal detect in campgrounds.
Seasonal naturalists offer nature-based programming at the park during the summer and/or fall. Check the park's explorer program calendar for dates, locations and topics.
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.
Paddling is a popular activity on Lake Macatawa and on Lake Michigan when the conditions are right.
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.
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.
There is a sanitation station located in Lake Macatawa Camground. There is potable water available and two lanes.
Buoyed swim areas are located in the Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa day-use areas. There's an accessible walkway to the water and two beach wheelchairs available to use on Lake Michigan.
Enjoy a quarter-mile of sandy shoreline stretching along Lake Michigan and nearly a quarter-mile on Lake Macatawa.
This modern campground is just over the dune from Lake Michigan. A majority of the sites offer 30-amp electrical service; however, 31 campsites offer full hook-up (50-amp electric, water and sewer). All camping equipment must stay on the pavement, including commercial fire pits. All sites are paved.
Registration for both campgrounds is located in the Lake Macatawa Campground, 2175 Ottawa Beach Road.
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The Lake Macatawa Campground features both wooded and sunny campsites. The majority of the campsites are located on grass or gravel. All campsites have 30- or 50-amp electrical service. There are 12 ADAt-accessible campsites. Two play structures and a sand volleyball court are located within the campground. A small swimming beach is on Lake Macatawa across from the entrance to the campground.
Registration for both campgrounds are located at Lake Macatawa Campground, 2175 Ottawa Beach Road.
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The Whitetail and Beacon camper cabins both offer fantastic views of the "Big Red" Lighthouse and channel. The cabins sleep up to seven people in bunk beds (twin and full mattresses) in two rooms. The cabins are outfitted with a microwave, a refrigerator, tables and chairs and a small kitchen counter and have two assigned parking spots. There is electric heat and electrical service.
Guest must bring their own linens and cookware.
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