Dune Harbor Park Muskegon County — Attraction in Norton Shores

Key Features & Ecological Highlights

Born from the restoration of a former sand mining site, the park now showcases hilly, forested dunes, two man-made lakes (South and North), wetlands, and a stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline .

The landscape supports a globally rare mix of ecosystems, including restored dune flora and native vegetation such as marram grass, milkweed, horsemint, juniper shrubs, and mature forest trees like white pine, red oak, red maple, beech, black cherry, and sassafras .

Wildlife thrives here: white-tailed deer, coyotes, foxes, rabbits, migratory songbirds, waterfowl, bald eagles, and monarch butterflies are...

As the newest Park in the area the volume of foot traffic is building. I've been hiking back here since before it was legal, and it seemed I used to have it all to myself, but plenty of other people did the same. Today was the first time I traveled completely around the biggest lake. Not a difficult hike at all. Plan on about an hour. Enjoy it before it gets further developed. I wouldn't be surprised to see a campground in the future. It appears there may be an area near Lincoln and Southwood being cleared for a parking lot, as survey flags...

My family and I were excited to check out Dune Harbor Park, and it did not disappoint. It was a very peaceful hike, about 2.2 miles. The trail goes around the water, so there’s great views, along with the beautiful trees and wildlife; we saw 6 deer, along with bunnies, geese, and other animals, which is always especially fun for the younger ones to see. The terrain is easy for most people, even with the sandier sections. We’re super excited to see the parking improved, and we can’t wait...