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  • Adams Street Landing

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    10363 Adams St. (approx.)
    Holland, MI 49423
    Directions
    A view of the Macatawa River at Adams Street Landing

  • Bass River Open Space

    No off-street parking, trails, or restrooms. There are no entry fees.

    12650 90th Ave
    Allendale Charter Twp, MI 49401
    Directions
    The Bass River on a foggy morning

  • Bend Area

    There are no designated trails or restrooms. The parking area is not plowed in winter. No entry or launch fees.

    9500 - 12th Ave.
    Jenison, MI 49428
    Directions
    A large body of water stretches into the distance. It is surrounded by rocks, sandy banks, and trees that are just starting to show their autumn colors.

  • Black Lake Boardwalk

    There are no entry fees.

    2358 Ottawa Beach Road
    Holland, MI 49424
    Directions
    The Black Lake Boardwalk placard, which declares that this is an historic Ottawa Beach Park

  • Bur Oak Landing

    There are no designated trails or restrooms. No entry or launch fees.

    East - 13500 90th Ave (approx.) West - 9170 Oriole Dr. (approx.)
    Coopersville, MI 49404
    Directions
    A large tree shades a grassy patch next to a body of water.

  • Connor Bayou

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    12945 North Cedar Dr.
    Grand Haven, MI 49417
    Directions
    A couple walks their dog next to Connor Bayou in the summer time

  • Crockery Creek Natural Area

    There are no entry fees.

    11071 Wren Drive (approx.)
    Nunica, MI 49448
    Directions
    A view of a bench in a natural area that looks out over a hill covered in forest

  • Deer Creek Park

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    13426 - 60th Ave.
    Coopersville, MI 49404
    Directions
    A view over the water of Deer Creek in summer time. The creek is surrounded by woods and is full of water lilies.

  • Eastmanville Bayou

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    13507 - 68th Avenue
    Allendale, MI 49401
    Directions
    A view of the bayou in summer time. The water is surrounded by trees.

  • Eastmanville Farm

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    7851 Leonard St
    Coopersville, MI 49404
    Directions
    A red barn and its outlying buildings viewed from afar. It is a sunny autumn day.

  • Grand Ravines

    The main parking lot at Grand Ravines - North is closed January-February. There are no entry or launch fees.

    (North) 9920 - 42nd Ave
    Jenison, MI 49428
    Directions
    Five older people cross a suspension bridge through a forest in autumn.

  • Grand River Open Space

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    10849 Linden Drive
    Allendale, MI 49544
    Directions
    A bench overlooks a grassy field, a grove of trees, and a small pond in the distance.

  • Grand River Park

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    9473 - 28th Ave.
    Jenison, MI 49428
    Directions
    A small bridge leads to a sidewalk that splits in two directions -- One point leads to a playground, and another leads to the day-use building.

  • Grose Park

    There are no entry fees.

    22200 - 24th Ave.
    Casnovia, MI 49318
    Directions
    Trillium flowers cover the floor of a forest in spring time.

  • Hager Park

    There are no entry fees.

    8212 - 28th Ave
    Jenison, MI 49428
    Directions
    A foot bridge leads to a playground and a covered pavilion in a partially wooded area.

  • Hawthorn Pond Natural Area

    There are no entry fees.

    9876 Black River Ct
    Holland, MI 49424
    The camera looks out over a pond and parking area from under a covered pavilion with picnic tables.

  • Hemlock Crossing

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    8115 West Olive Road
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions
    A couple kayak up the Pigeon River into a wooded area.

  • Hiawatha Forest

    There are no entry fees. The parking area is not plowed in winter.

    16777 Fillmore Street
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions
    A sunny grove in the Hiawatha Forest

  • Idema Explorers Trail

    The Idema Explorers Trail is open year-round. Please note plowing of trailheads varies by location. Motorized vehicles of any kind are not allowed.

    Multiple trailheads in
    Grand Haven & Jenison, MI
    The Idema Explorer's Trail map stands next to a sidewalk that leads to a small outhouse and the riverside. The map shows how the trail leads through Connor Bayou.

  • Johnson Street Forest

    There are no entry fees. The parking area is not plowed in winter. No designated trails or restroom facilities.

    12401 Johnson St. (approx.)
    Grand Haven, MI 49417
    Directions
    Hepatica flowers grow through fallen leaves on the forest floor

  • Jubb Bayou

    The parking area is on Oriole Drive just east of 104th Avenue. There are no entry fees.

    10340 Oriole Drive (approx.)
    Nunica, MI 49448
    Directions
    The bayou stretches away from the viewer, and is choked with aquatic plants. Summer trees surround the water.

  • Kirk Park

    Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not permitted on the north side of the beach May 1 through September 30.

    9791 Lakeshore Drive N
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions
    Families play in the sand and wade in the waters at Kirk Beach on a sunny summer afternoon

  • Kouw Park

    Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not permitted May 1 through September 30.

    5591 Lakeshore Ave
    Holland, MI 49424
    An observation deck with a bench looks out over the calm waters of Lake Michigan

  • Kuits Bayou

    This property is accessible only by boat from the Grand River.

    4575 Warner St
    Allendale, MI 49401
    Directions

  • Mt. Pisgah

    There are no entry fees. No dogs allowed.

    2238 3rd Ave
    Holland, MI 49424
    Directions
    The view from the top of a large hill overlooking Big Bay; A boardwalk with an observation deck and benches descends into the valley.

  • Musketawa Trail

    A 12-mile-long section of the Musketawa Trail in Ottawa and Muskegon counties is closed throughout 2025 for a reconstruction project, including two trailheads in Marne and Conklin. The Ravenna trailhead/parking lot will remain open during this construction with the trail to the east closed and the trail to the west open.

    2776 E Broadway Ave
    Muskegon, MI 49444
    The Musketawa Trail marker; A person bikes along a trail in the background

  • North Beach Park

    Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not permitted May 1 through September 30.

    18775 North Shore Drive
    Ferrysburg, MI 49409
    Directions
    Children play on a large playground at the beach; Families sit in the sand and sun behind them

  • North Ottawa Dunes

    There are no entry fees. Dogs are not allowed on dune stairs.

    18201 North Shore Drive (approx.)
    Ferrysburg, MI 49409
    Directions
    A child runs along a boardwalk that runs through a wooded area

  • Olive Shores

    The parking lot is closed for the winter season. Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not allowed.

    8555 Olive Shore Ave
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions

  • Ottawa Beach Marina

    The Ottawa Beach Marina is the closest marina to the mouth of Lake Michigan, and features 16 seasonal slips, 30 kayak racks, 4 moorings, and 6 personal watercraft ports.

    2330 Ottawa Beach Road
    Holland, MI 49424
    Directions
    A view of the board walk and the surrounding marina

  • Ottawa Sands

    The Idema Explorers Camp is open. There are no entry fees.

    18280 North Shore Drive
    Ferrysburg, MI
    Directions
    An aerial view of the dunes and shores of Lake Michigan

  • Paw Paw Park

    There are no entry fees.

    East Entrance - 1230 Paw Paw Drive West Entrance - 1099 Paw Paw Drive
    Holland, MI 49423
    Directions
    Two young men stand in the middle of a pedestrian bridge and look out over a wooded area

  • Pigeon Creek Park

    There are no entry or trail fees. Equestrian trails close Dec 1.

    12524 Stanton Street
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions
    A man in skis stands in front of the snow-covered park information kiosk

  • Pine Bend

    There are no entry fees.

    15400 Polk St.
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions
    A view from the porch of the Weaver House; A sidewalk leads down a small hill to a parking lot surrounded by trees in autumn.

  • Port Sheldon Natural Area

    There are no entry fees. The parking area is not plowed in the winter.

    6260 - 160th Ave - Northeast Entrance<br> 5925 160th Ave - Southwest Entrance
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions
    A small, still body of water that is surrounded by pine trees

  • Riley Trails

    There are no entry fees.

    16300 Riley Street
    Holland, MI 49424
    Directions
    A woman bikes down a grassy path through a wooded area

  • Ripps Bayou

    This property is only accessible by boat from the Grand River. There are no entry fees.

    5850 Leonard St
    Coopersville, MI 49404
    Directions
    The bayou, surrounded by summer trees, stretches away from the viewer into the distance. A single tree grows in the foreground, its roots and branches hanging over the water.

  • Riverside Park

    There are no entry fees. A motor vehicle permit is required at the Riverside Park boat launch Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

    10317 North Cedar Dr.
    Grand Haven, MI 49417
    Directions
    A couple rests on a bench with their bikes nearby; A man operates a pontoon boat in the water behind them.

  • Robinson Forest

    There are no entry fees.

    13995 - 104th (approx.)
    Grand Haven, MI 49417
    Directions
    A grassy path leads through a sunny, wooded area

  • Rosy Mound Natural Area

    Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not allowed.

    13925 Lakeshore Ave
    Grand Haven, MI 49417
    Directions
    Rosy Mound boardwalk stairs overlooking stunning Lake Michigan view

  • Spoonville Trail

    No motorized vehicles allowed.

    15609 120th Avenue
    Nunica, MI 49448
    Directions
    It is a calm summer sunset. A sidewalk leads away from the viewer toward a small footbridge and wooded area.

  • Spring Grove Park

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    1800 Greenly Street
    Hudsonville, MI 49426
    Directions
    The picnic building overlooks a small creek and footbridge; It is surrounded by spring foliage and plants.

  • Stearns Creek

    There are no entry fees.

    North - 13600 132nd Ave South - 13594 136th Ave
    Grand Haven, MI 49417
    Directions
    A group of people walk down a wooded path away from the viewer; A Stearns Creek Park map and trail marker stands in the foreground.

  • Tunnel Park

    The parking lot is closed for the winter season. FYI: The dune climb overlook stairs are currently under construction. Visitors can still access the overlook via the wooded trail near the south shelter.

    66 Lakeshore Drive N
    Holland, MI 49424
    Directions

  • Upper Macatawa Natural Area

    There are no entry fees.

    1300 - 84th Avenue (approx.) 2171 - 76th Avenue (approx.)
    Zeeland, MI 49464
    Directions
    A woman in snowshoes leads her dog across a snow-covered bridge on a sunny winter day.

  • Van Buren Street Dunes

    There are no entry fees. The parking area is not plowed in winter.

    16780 VanBuren St. (approx.)
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions
    A grassy hill is sparsely dotted with conifer trees. Behind the hill is a dense pine forest.

  • Windsnest Park

    Water fountains are currently off due to well maintenance. Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

    7905 Margaret Ave
    West Olive, MI 49460
    Directions
    A wooden boardwalk leads down a hill to a beach, where two people sit on a blanket in the sand