Orchard Beach State Park

2064 North Lakeshore Road, Manistee, MI 49660
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Sunset at Orchard Beach Photo
Historic shelter at Orchard Beach Photo 2
Bird eye view of campground at Orchard Beach Photo 3

Orchard Beach State Park is situated on a 100-foot bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, 3 miles north of Manistee. The park is best known for its spectacular views of sunsets and Lake Michigan. Please note: Due to high water and erosion, access to the beach (only available via the stairs) is closed.

The park was named for the old apple orchard that stood more than 100 years ago. Today, the centerpiece of the park is the recently restored and relocated 850-ton historic structure. More than 3.5 miles of trail traverse through an old-growth forest and former farmland.

Maps & Area Guide to park.

Before visiting a state park, boating site or trail, it’s always a good idea to check the latest closures due to weather-related events, planned improvement projects and repairs. Visit Michigan.gov/DNRClosures.

Local: (231) 723-7422
Free World: (800) 447-2757

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Wowflfox | June 2023
Great beach & smaller Hamlin Lake, good for dogs!
Excellent State park for family, dogs, and outdoor activities! We stayed at ponchos pond with a 35’ A-class motorhome & towing a car, but we got a day pass for some hiking & dog beach. There’s 3...
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Theresa M | June 2021
Nice park
This State Park campground is in such a beautiful setting. The bathrooms are regularly cleaned. We stayed in Pines. This location doesn't have a playground, but Cedars does and it's a quick bike ride...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Catherine C | September 2019
Ludington is now my favorite state park
We camped in September on site #76, Pines campground. Narrow and across from restrooms. Backs up to dunes for access to a nice sunset view. Sites in the other campgrounds looked like they might be...
Review Rating: 1 out of 5
Becky B | August 2019
Crowded
Left after one night Felt like we were in a refugee camp! Many tents at and around our site! Couldn’t relax! Way too crowded! Beautiful drive in though and house of flavors ice cream is really good...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
L2424QQlindaw | June 2019
Awesome campground - nice lighthouse trail
Beautiful & clean state campground . We had electricity & had a 5 gallon container of water. Showers & restrooms were very clean. Family friendly site with many RV campers & tents. We walked to the...

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Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5

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Amenities
Sustainability Initiatives
  • Eco-friendly
Features
  • Family-friendly
  • Open Year-round
  • Motorcoach Parking
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

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Non-Motorized Trail
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