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If you have a passion for collecting colorful rocks, beach glass, and intricate fossils, or perhaps want to avoid a crowd Rocky Gap is for you. Overlooking Lake Michigan from a bluff in Benton Harbor Township, Rocky Gap County Park provides a wonderful place to enjoy the Lake Michigan shoreline. The lower park provides easy access to the sandy beaches, and the upper part presents spectacular panoramic views from the Lake Michigan Overlook Deck. Visitors can also watch the waves from the bluffs in the upper Park which also has benches, picnic tables, and a picnic shade shelter. I have enjoyed a myriad of beaches along the shoreline of Lake Michigan but Rocky Gap has always had a special place in my heart.
Kristin Kuball
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A wonderful beach that is truly a hidden gem. It's covered with pebbles. It's got the feel of a private beach away from the crowds. There is limited parking but it's free. There are restrooms but they are not kept up well...so be prepared for that. Overall it's a wonderful place to watch a sunset. Signs are posted that dogs are not allowed, however there were dogs on the beach both times that we were there...so in that sense it's dog friendly. The surf can be a little rough so keep your kids close.
Bob Sherman
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This was an unexpected pleasure as there was a ramp down to the beach and then a mat to walk on to get within about 5 feet of the water! As a person with mobility issues who uses a walker, I was over joyed to get so close to the water. I had expected to be way back by the ramp and not get close to the water. There was about 3-4 feet of ramp buried in sand we had to get through to get from the ramp to the mat, but we made it work.
Marci Weber
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Parking is limited so go early if you can. One of my favorite beaches! Rocky Gap is usually not crowded and a lush back drop of trees make it a unique and usually tranquil spot to enjoy Lake Michigan. You’ll find make shift tee-pees near the trees and plenty of drift wood. This is not a dog friendly beach. There are no bathrooms or changing rooms. Not playground for kids. Great for rock hunting and finding sea glass.
Jennifer Waters
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I was in the area and wanted to explore. I was driving down M-63 and saw the brown sign for this park. I knew that'd be a knew place for me, so I turned left and made it to the park. This is a very nice little park! I only had a short amount of time to check it out, but my favourite thing is that the parking is free. Right at the parking lot, you get a great view of the lake. Overall, I really enjoyed it :)
Zachary Frieben
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Wonderful small beach. Parking is limited. The beach is a short walk down a ramp. There are several areas divided out along the beach. Plenty of great areas to look for rocks and lake-glass that has been nicely smoothed by the sand & water. The beach is backed by the overgrown cliffs behind it. Solid find and a nice beach in the area to keep in mind. Sunsets are very nice on the beach.
Andrew Hail
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Carriage House
Jack's Place Harbor Shores Golf Course
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Jack's Place Harbor Shores Golf Course
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Address
1100 Rocky Gap Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, United States
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+1 269-983-7111
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berriencounty.org
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4.7
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outdoor
relaxation
scenic
family friendly
pet friendly
attractions: , restaurants: Carriage House, Jack's Place Harbor Shores Golf Course
