Rosy Mound Natural Area - Grand Haven, Michigan
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N 43° 01.230 W 086° 13.214
16T E 563536 N 4763385
A Natural Area in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WMZARF
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2018
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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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