Holland State Park
Holland State Park offers an expansive, sandy beach along Lake Michigan, two large campgrounds and a beautiful view of sailboats and sunsets. The park is divided into two separate units; one along Lake Michigan and the other along Lake Macatawa. The park was acquired from the City of Holland in December 1926. Since then it has been intensively used for its great beach and excellent campgrounds.
The Park is known for its swimming beaches on Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The Ottawa County bike trail runs through the park and connects you to more than 25 miles of paved roadside trails. New to Holland State Park is the dune walk stairway and hiking trail though the Lake Macatawa Unit and historical Ottawa Beach. Beach volleyball is set up for your enjoyment to watch or participate in. The Beach Unit has a full service concession and the park sells firewood and ice at the campground office.
- Sunset on the Lake Michigan beach is reason enough to come enjoy the park.
- Holland State Park is host to over 1.5 M Visitors a year.
- Holland State Park is nestled in the Ottawa Beach Community.
- The first purchase of property was The Lake Michigan Unit in Dec. 1926.
- The Lake Macatawa Unit was purchased in 1965 to provide additional camping, access to Lake Macatawa and office/shop/housing for the staff.
- The park is known for it's view of "BIG RED" the Holland Light House. A bath house is also available with full concession, change courts, rest rooms and a rentable shelter.
- There are many recreational activities available at the park.Kite Flying is a Spring-Fall activity enjoyed by young and old.
- Fishing lessons for the children are offered during the summer.Holland area also offers dinner cruises on an old fashion paddle boat.
Explorer Rangers offer several fun and programs throughout the week in the summer.Biking is another family activity enjoyed by those visiting the park.Ottawa County has extensive bike trails allowing visitors to bike throughout the county visiting other city, county, township and state parks.Extensive wildlife can also be viewed at the park.
- Deer, small mammals, and migratory birds along with eagles, hawks and more.
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