This park offers 513 acres of wooded dunes located just off the Lake Michigan shoreline. Ten miles of hiking link North Ottawa Dunes to North Beach Park and P.J. Hoffmaster State Park. Some trails are designated for cross country skiing.
Facilities -
Access, trailhead and parking at Coast Guard Park
Picnic tables
Modern restrooms during warm months
Hiking and ungroomed cross country ski trails
Hours
North Ottawa Dunes is open year-round at the following times:
April 1 through October 31 – 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
November 1 through March 31 – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dog Policy
Dogs are permitted at North Ottawa Dunes with the exception of the dune stairs. From May 1 through September 30, we ask that you take your pet only on designated trails. For the safety and enjoyment of all park guests, pets must be on ten foot leashes and under control. Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Dogs are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, or as posted.