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Van Buren State Park

Van Buren State Park is comprised of 400 acres of land located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in northern Van Buren County. The focal points of the park are its high dune formations and one mile of sandy beach. Van Buren became a state park in May of 1965 when the original 167-acre plot was purchased from the Harry LaBar Drake family. Since then two other land purchases have been made to form the current park.

The campground has 220 modern campsites, located approximately 400 yards from Lake Michigan. While none of the campsites offer a view of the lake, there is a short walking path linking the campground to the day use area and the sidewalk down to the beach. Each site has electricity, a picnic table and a fire ring. Located within the campground are two modern restroom/shower buildings and a children’s play area. Reservations may be made up to six months in advance.

The day use area has picnic tables and grills, a picnic shelter and two modern restroom buildings. Lake Michigan provides a great area for swimming and a beautiful beach for sun bathing.

If you bring a pet please be aware that pets are not allowed on the beach within the State Park boundaries. Your pet must be on a leash not exceeding six feet and clean-up is required. Pets may not be left unattended at any time and are not allowed in any park buildings.

23960 Ruggles Road, South Haven, Michigan

Events in the area

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To Be Announced Events in the area

Title Date Location
Ice Fest Early Feb Downtown St. Joseph
Ice Breaker Festival Early Feb Downtown South Haven
Tulip Time Festival Early May Downtown Holland
Tulip Time Artisan Market Early May Ottawa County Fairgrounds
Blossomtime Festival Early May Downtown St. Joseph
Holland Tulip Time Fireworks Mid May Kollen Park & Heintz Waterway Walkway
The Market at SCA | Summer Farmers Market Late May Saugatuck Ctr for the Arts
Kruisin for Kylie Early Jun Downtown South Haven
HarborFest Mid Jun Downtown South Haven
Town Crier Races Half Marathon, 10k & 5k Mid Jun Saugatuck
Light Up the Lake Fireworks Early Jul North Pier
Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Early Jul Kollen Park & Heintz Waterway Walkway
South Haven Juried Art Fair Early Jul Stanley Johnston Park
Waterfront Invitational Early Jul Cook Park
Show & Shine Car Show & Cruise Mid Jul Downtown Zeeland
Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff Mid Jul Lake Bluff Park
Van Buren Youth Fair Mid Jul Fair Ground
Laup Fiesta Mid Jul Holland Area Visitors Bureau
Fesitval Ironwood Mid Jul Old Depo
Mike Yore Memorial Car Show Mid Jul Lake Bluff Park
Ottawa County Fair Late Jul Ottawa County Fairgrounds
Village Square Art Fair Late Jul Cook Park
Camaros of Michigan Lakeshore Car Show Early Aug Roll Xscape Center
Art in the Park Early Aug Beechwood Church
Blueberry Festival Early Aug Hurton St. Pavilion
Blueberry Festival Craft Fair Early Aug Stanley Johnston Park
All Crafts Fair Late Aug Stanley Johnston Park
International Festival of Holland Mid Sep Holland Civic Center
Septemberfest Late Sep Hudsonville Fairgrounds
Family Funfest Late Sep Holland Town Center
Annual Fall Tour of Art Studios Early Oct Downtown Saugatuck
DeGrandchamp Farms Cranberry Harvest Days Mid Oct DeGrandChamps Blueberry Farms
Douglas Halloween Parade Late Oct Downtown Douglas
Hartford Public Schools Foundation Holiday Bazaar Early Nov Hartford Middle School
Holland Holiday Shop Mid Nov Holland Civic Center

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