Van Buren State Park

Van Buren State Park is a state-managed property on Lake Michigan's shore featuring expansive sandy beaches, tall sand dunes, and wooded hiking paths. The grounds span several hundred acres and contain camping areas, picnic facilities, and beach access for visitors.

The park was established in 1966 after Michigan acquired land from private owners. This purchase opened the Lake Michigan shoreline and dune landscape to the public as a recreational destination.

The park connects to Van Buren Trail State Park and Kal-Haven Trail State Park, forming a network of recreational paths for Michigan residents.

The park provides more than 200 camping sites with modern facilities including showers, restrooms, and cooking grills for visitors. Beach access is straightforward, and walking trails run through the wooded sections of the property.

The sand dunes rise to heights of roughly 200 meters and offer wide views across the lake with changing landscapes throughout the seasons. In winter, the grounds transform into a snow-covered terrain with frozen shorelines.

Location: Michigan

Inception: 1965

Website: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=502&type=SPRK

GPS coordinates: 42.34780,-86.30080

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04