Rosy Mound Natural Area - Grand Haven, Michigan - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Rosy Mound Natural Area is located in Grand Haven, Michigan as part of the Ottawa County Parks. Rosy Mound is a classic Great Lakes dune system including high wooded dunes, foredunes, beach and a dune blowout. A 0.7 mile hiking trail from the parking area to the Lake Michigan shoreline includes 1,000 feet of stairs up and down the dunes and scenic views. A unique shade canopy, dune boardwalk trail and rustic toilets are located near the beach.

Fees:

Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Please note that a Michigan “Recreation Passport” is not valid at County Parks. Rosy Mound Natural Area has a self-service fee station selling $7 daily permits regardless of residency. Annual permits are not available at the self-service fee station, but can be purchased at Kirk Park which is 5 miles south on Lakeshore Drive. Annual permits are $15 for County residents and $25 for non-residents. Those failing to display a daily or annual motor vehicle parking permit risk being ticketed. More about motor vehicle parking fees and permits.

Name: Rosy Mound Natural Area Street Location: 13925 Lakeshore Drive Local Municipality: Grand Haven State/Province, etc.: Michigan Country: United States Web Site: [Web Link] Recreational Facilities: Swimming beach (NO LIFEGUARDS) (The walk to the beach is strenuous) Stairways & decks with scenic views of Lake Michigan Hiking trails & boardwalks Interpretive signs Picnic tables & grills Unique shade canopy near beach Modern restrooms near parking area & rustic restrooms near beach Paved parking area Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Lake Michigan Traditional Geocaches: GC17165 Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Date Established: Not listed Picnic Facilities: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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