North Beach Park
Ferrysburg, MI
North Beach Park is an Ottawa County beach in Ferrysburg on the north side of the Grand River channel. A dune stairway rises above the lot, and the beach below is wide and sandy. It's the easy fix for anyone who shows up to Grand Haven State Park and finds the gate closed.
A reliable overflow for the state park with a good dune view, though it's otherwise nothing special.
How we score beachesClimb the dune stairs for a view straight across to the Grand Haven pier. Then walk down for a swim without the state park crowds.
Ottawa County charges a daily parking fee from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
The beach is a short walk from the lot; the dune stairs are optional.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach during summer.
Comfortable swimming arrives in July. In early September the beach empties out and the dune stairs make a quiet workout.
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