Holland Area Beaches

Holland and the nearby lakeshore region are rich with entertainment opportunities and attractions! However, sometimes it’s more rewarding to sit with your toes in the sand and listen to Lake Michigan’s waves dancing on the beach. If you wait long enough, you might even be able to take in an unforgettable sunset!

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Check out these popular beaches along the Lake Michigan shoreline for a memorable experience.

Holland State Park

One of Michigan’s most-visited state parks, Holland State Park, is best known for its iconic “Big Red” lighthouse. It also has beautiful sunsets and sugar-sand beaches on both Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. The park features two large campgrounds, a boat launch, and a fish cleaning station—so a little something for everyone. New this year are two electric vehicle charging stations that are available at no cost.

Bonus, this park makes sure that everyone can join in on the fun! Visitors with mobility challenges are encouraged to use one of the park’s multiple track chairs to explore the outdoors. The off-road electronic chairs are available at a first-come, first-served basis and are at no cost. One of our favorite Holland Beaches!

Please note that a Michigan State Park Recreation Passport or day passes are required to enter the park.

Kirk Park

An Ottawa County Park, Kirk Park stretches along Lake Michigan’s shoreline and has 68 acres of sandy beach, high bluffs, and wooded dunes with fantastic views of Lake Michigan.

A deck overlooking the beach is accessible by a paved path, and from October through April, dogs are permitted off-leash on the beach. In the summer, the beach is prohibited to dogs at particular times (see the website for hours) but, on-leash (10’ max) dogs are permitted on the park trails. Please clean up after your pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Of course, leader dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.

Kirk Park Lodge can be reserved for gatherings, and modern restrooms are open in the summer. Picnic tables and grills, a horseshoe pit, and a playground guarantee family fun for all.

Laketown Beach

For those who enjoy getting off the beaten path, Laketown Beach is situated between Holland and Saugatuck. This 2.7 acre slice of beach is accessible by stairway leading up and over the dunes, conserving the fragile dune environment while affording visitors access to the lake.

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