Michigan

Michigan

Holland State Park

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Established
1926
Acreage
142 · 142 acres on Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa; opened 1926 on lands gifted from the city of Holland
Location
Park Township, Ottawa County, MI (~4 mi west of Holland)
Key features
Sugar-sand Lake Michigan beach; iconic views of 'Big Red' (the 1907 Holland Harbor Lighthouse, painted red 1956); two campgrounds (Lake Michigan & Lake Macatawa units); channel between Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa
Activities
Swimming, beach-going, sunset watching, paddleboarding, fishing, camping, biking, picnicking
Notable
One of Michigan's most-visited state parks; offers iconic views of 'Big Red' — the Holland Harbor Lighthouse, originally built in 1907 and painted its iconic red in 1956

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Source: www.michigan.gov · 2026-05-10