Welcome to the
official Michigan.gov web site. This site uses adaptive technology.
Instructions are provided within the Accessibility Policy. Skip
Navigation
More than 1,000 acres of scenic natural area are nestled
between MuskegonLake and Lake Michigan.
This site contains dunes, interdunal ponds,
forests, fields, lakefront, and a rare coastal plain marsh. Bicycling is
prohibited on all trails due to Protected Dune status of the park. A
future cooperative bike route is planned which would run along the
north side of Muskegon Lake, through Muskegon State Park, then north
along the Lake Michigan shoreline to Duck Lake State Park.
Because a large portion of this park is surrounded by water,
it is naturally a good place to view waterfowl and shorebirds from spring
through fall. Bald eagles are also seen along the lakeshores during
winter. For those who enjoy unique plants, the area around LostLake is a gold mine. Lost Lake really is not a lake at all. It is a coastal
plain marsh a rare natural community, and one
of only 41 left in Michigan's
state park system. Look carefully along the shores of LostLake
and you probably will find the carnivorous (meat-eating) pitcher plant.
This specialized plant is able to digest small insects to supplement the
scarce nutrients available from bog soils. Please do not pick or disturb
fragile bog plants.
The park is closed to
hunting, but waterfowl may be hunted on MuskegonLake
during the proper season. All hunting must occur from the
water and shooting toward the shoreline is prohibited. Contact the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources for hunting seasons and
regulations.
Directions
From Muskegon,
go north on US-31 to M-120. Turn left (west) onto M-120, and proceed
through the town of North Muskegon
to the park entrance. In North Muskegon,
the road name changes to Ruddiman and later to Memorial Drive.
Ownership:
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (269) 744-3480
Restrooms
8 modern with barrier-free access; Lake Michigan Campground (north) has
barrier-free showers; 6 pit toilets located throughout park. Trails 12 miles
of marked hiking trails from easy to difficult. The trails are a diverse
series of loops that meander through a variety of landscapes, from flatland
to marsh and from lowland to the top of scenic sand dunes. All are
self-guided. Picnic 4 picnic
areas with tables, 3 with grills available (Snug Harbor, Lake Michigan
Beach, Block House Overlook); 1 with a playground (Snug Harbor); shelter
reservations for Snug Harbor (2 shelters) are $45/day. Camping 247
modern sites with 20/30 amp electric hook-ups, approximately 30 sites in
each campground have 50 amp service; 139 with pads (all in Channel Campground
south); limited number of pull-thru sites. Call 1-800-44 PARKS or check here
for availability. NO primitive sites available. Cross-country Skiing
12 miles of ski trails, with 5 miles of lit trails during the winter
months (fee); Easy to difficult; rental equipment available at the Winter
Sports Complex. Boat Ramp One
boat ramp at SnugHarbor, access to MuskegonLake and the Great Lakes (Lake Michigan). Open 24 hours a day. Drinking Water 9
locations throughout the park (Snug Harbor-2, Lake MichiganBeach,
Sports Complex, Channel Campground-2, Channel Walkway, Lake Michigan
Campground-2). Fishing all
types; trout/salmon, bass, walleye, and panfish.
Fish cleaning station at SnugHarbor. Bait
available across the road from the Snug Harbor Boat Launch. Hunting the park
is closed to hunting, but hunting is allowed at nearby DuckLakeState Park, 15 minutes
north on Scenic Drive.
Entry Fee -
Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permit required for entry. Barrier-free Lake
Michigan and Channel Campgrounds, Snug Harbor, Lake Michigan Beach, and
Channel Walkway.
Wildlife
Viewing 
