Holland State Park Beach
Holland State Park Beach
4.5
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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  • Tiffany F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First time and definitely won't be the last....
    Went to Holland State Park for the first time while visiting Grand Rapids for a few other events and to take in a few other attractions for the weekend. Had a beautiful time... the beach was clean and peaceful, parking was plentiful and there were restroom and concession facilities available. We went in the evening on a Saturday and it was not crowded at all. Will be adding this to our list of beaches to visit on the regular.
    Visited June 2023
    Written June 6, 2023
  • John K
    Versailles, Indiana17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great Sunset
    Love the views of Lake Michigan. We got a great nite for a romantic sunset. Park is well kept. Facilities are also excellent. Lots of young couples and families enjoyed the evening but still plenty of privacy. Oh and the SUNSET didn't disappoint either we enjoyed our 46th anniversary vacation in Holland Michigan!
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 11, 2023
  • Terri McT
    Ypsilanti, Michigan2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Beach
    This was our first visit. Beach was beautiful, room to spread out. Bathrooms were very clean. Enjoyed everything about our trip, took our cooler in along with our umbrella. The only thing to note is online it states there is a day pass available for $9.00, this has been discontinued. You have to purchase a pass good for the season for $18.00 unless you have a recreation pass already! It was worth the money though. We didn’t try the snacks from concession but everything I saw looked good!
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 24, 2023
  • Ruth H
    Edgewood, Kentucky96 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Park
    We visited the State Park not knowing what it would be like. The beach area is wonderful. We got to walk out on a pier area and view the beautiful homes and boats that are docked in this area. It was definitely a great find.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 25, 2023
  • Bill H
    Westfield, Indiana158 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful place to enjoy one of the "Beach Towns" of Michigan!
    Wonderful beach with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. The beach has several paved paths to help with accessibility for better views of the "Big Red" lighthouse and watch the boats go out onto the lake. The is a concession stand and multiple restrooms. Great place to spend a couple of hours as you look at the lake.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 2, 2023
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Melisa K
Little Rock, United States105 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Way overcrowded, had some trash on it. The water to wash off your feet was turned off. A little green slime in the water (algae I assume).

We had paid online for RV camping in the State Park Campground, and when we got there, they hit us with another $9 day use facilities fee. What the heck? When you pay to stay in a state park, there is no way to avoid being in the state park. This was like bait and switch on the price.

$9 for a beach to share with 2000 of my closest friends..... nah.
Written August 18, 2020
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Kandice
Fort Myers, FL21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
Traveled down this packed road to take a peek at big red lighthouse. Traffic was backed up due to the hot summer day. ☀️ lighthouse is on the other side of the lake so we couldn’t access it or it didn’t look like we could from this beach without getting wet. We had elderly people with bad knees so we ended up turning around once we got up to the entrance. Would love to visit again without the grandparents.
Written July 28, 2020
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ozark_Roxy
Saint Louis, MO199 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
If you're planning to spend a few hours to the whole day at the beach, it's worth every penny of the entrance fee ($10 when we visited). The beach is big, clean and friendly. There was plenty of space to sun, get wet, walk out to the end of the breakwater and change back into dry clothes at the end. If you're just going to check it out, but not stay long, park outside of the entrance and walk in on the trail that follows the channel from the lake.
Written September 13, 2022
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John M
Naperville, IL19 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
Horribly managed park. To save money they do not staff the parking booths, but then come by your car later and make you drive to the Ranger's station to pay for your parking permit. And Ranger's Station was impossible to find. Their decision to not staff the parking booths should not lead to an inconvenience for the campers.

Also, they say on their website that they are pet-friendly. When you get there you realize that pets are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Pets aren't usually that fond of asphalt.

Overall a very annoying experience. We won't be back.
Written September 27, 2020
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Hugh
United States26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
Really visiting the beach only for the views of "Big Red" (the lighthouse) we were fortunate not to need to pay entrance fees for the state park. The beach is lovely (even with elevated lake levels) but it was quite cool. Perhaps that is why the fee booth was closed. We enjoyed the sunset on a clear cool evening. Got some great pictures. There is a huge parking area and concessions that are busier in summer and on warm days.
Written September 27, 2020
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Rachel548
Farmington Hills, MI538 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
We only had time to stop here for about an hour or so on our day trip, but it was very enjoyable. The water was cold and it was quite windy, but my boys had fun playing in the sand and making sand castles. The sand was pretty soft, although in some areas there are a lot of little shell pieces which poke the feet. Litter didn't really seem to be a big problem here, which was nice. It wasn't too crowded and for the most part, people were social distancing. There's a nice walkway, a fishing pier, a play structure, ample parking, restrooms, and you can take photos of the lighthouse and watch the boats.
Written September 14, 2020
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Mac Richardson
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
This beach is bar far one of the most beautiful in Michigan. Lake Michigan sunsets are unlike anything you've ever seen. Generally this place is pretty well kept. There's only been once where I've felt like there was a decent amount of litter but the next time we went it was clean. Bathroom's are ok but could use some love. Otherwise, it's a very fun place to swim and relax.
Written September 27, 2021
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Andre A
Adrian, MI226 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Took a day trip to this good sized popular beach. we noticed how busy it is getting near the beach parking and the best time to go would be as early as possible as the line up of cars waiting to get in, can be backed up for a good half hour on this day but once thru the ranger station, parking was no problem. there are a couple lots. the sand was hot on this day in the upper 80's so best to have footwear. there was more litter on the beach than I expected being a state run facility. maybe they don't groom the beach as much as they used to anymore but they know they have a valuable asset in this beach so it would be well worth it to keep visitors coming back by keeping it as clean as possible. there are plenty of grills, tables scattered near the channel and overall is a really nice park. the water is shallow for up to 40 yrds out before it drops off in the designated swim area. there is a large camp store with restrooms. good sights to see all around..one busy park this is.
Written July 1, 2020
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Sonia K
78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
Large, clean beach with lots of space and things to do. The main building houses restrooms, food/concession area, changing rooms, picnic tables, grills, kid’s play area & sand volleyball area. Fun for all ages!
Written July 30, 2020
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P2474ZSkarenp
Northville, MI84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020 • Couples
Lots of parking. Deep beach, so still plenty of room for everyone with water level high. Beach had not been cleaned up for the season yet by state employees, probably due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Great place to watch boats coming in and out, and watching artist paint the lighthouse.
Written June 13, 2020
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