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Saugatuck Dunes State Park
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State Park Information
State Park Overview
A day-use park along a secluded strip of Lake Michigan shoreline, Saugatuck Dunes State Park offers 1,000 acres of land with 2.5 miles of shore line. In addition, the park has fresh water coastal dunes that are over 200 feet tall. The parks terrain varies from steep slopes to rolling hills. The park, located in Allegan County, is relatively undeveloped. The land for Saugatuck Dunes was acquired in 1971 from the Augustinian Order, who once used the buildings as a prison and a seminary.
The parks major attractions are the swimming beach and the 300-acre natural area, which contains a coastal dune system -s well as three endangered plant species. Nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and hikers are the predominant day users.
Trails
Winding throughout the park, Saugatuck Dunes has 13 miles of sandy hiking trails. The southern portion of the park is mostly made up of the coastal dune natural area.
Trails in the park
Saugatuck Dunes-orth Trail2.5 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Saugatuck Dunes-Beach Trail2.5 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Saugatuck Dunes-Livingston Trail2.5 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Saugatuck Dunes-South Trail5.5 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski