What to do and see in Ottawa County, Ottawa County: The Best Nature & Parks

April 8, 2022 Margarita Chappel

Discover the best top things to do in Ottawa County, United States including Bass River Recreation Area, Outdoor Discovery Center, Hemlock Crossing, Grand Ravines Dog Park, Saugatuck Dunes State Park, Holland State Park Beach, De Graaf Nature Center, Laketown Beach, Grand Haven State Park, Kirk Park.
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1. Bass River Recreation Area

Lamont, MI 49401 +1 231-798-3711 http://www.michigandnr.com/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=436&type=SPRK
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Bass River Recreation Area

2. Outdoor Discovery Center

4214 56th Street, Holland, MI 49423 +1 616-393-9453 [email protected] http://outdoordiscovery.org
Excellent
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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Outdoor Discovery Center

The Outdoor Discovery Center is part of a 501 (c)(3) non-profit education and conservation organization that was founded in the year 2000. Our parent organization is the ODC Network. Our purpose is to advance outdoor education and conservation in West Michigan. More than 75,000 people annually visit ODC Network sites to walk the trails and view the wildlife. The Outdoor Discovery Center is free and open to the public and offers many diverse programs that help foster the concepts of wildlife management, conservation, outdoor education and preservation. The 155 acre nature preserve has 4 miles of trails and several distinct habitats. The 2015 addition of a visitor center makes the facility ideal for visiting during any season. The building boasts a diverse taxidermy collection of North American wildlife with other wildlife exhibits. It also has a collection of wildlife and nature-themed canvas prints by local photographers.

Reviewed By patti4866 - Holland, United States

This is a wonderful area. They have nature trails and wildlife that is well organized. It is fun to walk the trails and stop at the bird shed or animal buildings. They had a wonderful Halloween gathering. The weather did not cooperate but it was fun anyway.

3. Hemlock Crossing

8115 W Olive Rd, West Olive, MI 49460-8713 +1 616-786-4847 http://www.miottawa.org/Parks/hemlockcrossing.htm
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Hemlock Crossing

4. Grand Ravines Dog Park

3991 Fillmore St, Jenison, MI 49428-9524 +1 616-738-4810 https://www.miottawa.org/Parks/dog_park.htm
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Grand Ravines Dog Park

Reviewed By 972AlanB - Jenison, United States

They large area that is set aside for both large and small dogs, is just one of the highlights of this park. There is an excellent paved walking path that takes you across an awesome suspension bridge that spans some of the many ravines. The parking lot quite often fills up on the weekends , so you may want to get there early in the day.

5. Saugatuck Dunes State Park

6575 138th Ave, Holland, MI 49423-9740
Excellent
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4.5 based on 357 reviews

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

The park's 850 acres include a beach, dunes and cross-country ski trails.

Reviewed By Trisha417

Great place to bring the family and the dogs. Hiking the trails to the dunes wasn’t too tiring. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan on top of the dunes. The dogs had a ball playing in the sand and one put her feet in the water. Enjoyed it so much that we visited twice during our vacation. Can’t wait to go back!

6. Holland State Park Beach

2215 Ottawa Beach Rd West end of Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, MI 49424-2344
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4.5 based on 1,349 reviews

Holland State Park Beach

Reviewed By gphs63 - East Lansing, United States

We had to walk probably 2/3 mile to the beach. Beautiful beach, concession stand fantastic , big changing room. The beach is enormous. Friendly staff

7. De Graaf Nature Center

600 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI 49423-4549 +1 616-355-1057 [email protected] http://www.cityofholland.com/Brix?pageID=59
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

De Graaf Nature Center

8. Laketown Beach

6710 142nd Ave, Holland, MI 49423-8561 +1 616-335-3050 http://www.holland.org/outdoor-recreation/beaches/laketown-beach
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Laketown Beach

9. Grand Haven State Park

1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1746 +1 616-847-1309 http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=449
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4.5 based on 527 reviews

Grand Haven State Park

Reviewed By RavensChild66

If you are a motor-home enthusiast, this is the place for you as the park has camping right on the beachfront. The park itself is large and has access to large expanses of beautiful beachfront, with a bathhouse and food truck vendors onsight.

10. Kirk Park

9791 Lakeshore Dr, West Olive, MI 49460-8107 +1 616-738-4810 http://www.miottawa.org/ParksVI/Parks/kirk.htm
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Kirk Park

Reviewed By aaronhubner - West Olive, United States

I have been hiking Kirk Park for over 10 years now. Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter- hiking at Kirk Park is a perfect way to spend 30 minutes to a full day by the Lake. The views of the Lake Michigan are spectacular. With two different elevation climbs and terrain from pine forest to sand to wooden steps, you are assured a good hike. This is my favorite place on the Lakeshore!

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