Established Camping
Hoffmaster State Park Campground
Hoffmaster State Park Campground, near Muskegon, Michigan, is a fantastic spot for families looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With its beautiful Lake Michigan beach just a short walk away, it’s a prime location for swimming, sunbathing, and building sandcastles.
The campground offers clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and hot showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of hiking or beach activities. Many campers have noted the tree-covered sites that provide nice shade, although some mentioned that the sites are quite close together, so don’t expect a ton of privacy.
For those who love to explore, there are miles of trails nearby, perfect for hiking and enjoying the natural beauty of the area. The campground is also family-friendly, featuring a playground that keeps the kids entertained. As one camper put it, “Great Michigan life,” highlighting the overall vibe of the place.
If you need to stock up on supplies, grocery stores are conveniently located just a few miles away. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Hoffmaster State Park Campground is a solid choice for a fun and relaxing camping experience.
Description
State Park
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, Hoffmaster State Park is 1,200 acres of wooded sand dunes and 3 miles of sandy beach. The park is named for P.J. Hoffmaster, considered to be the founder of Michigan’s state parks system. Located just a few miles south of Muskegon, and 40 miles west of Grand Rapids, this park offers an outdoor reprieve where you can swing in your hammock under shady pine and hardwood forest, and enjoy pleasant lakeside strolls while peeping for migrating sparrows and hawks. One of the park’s must-do activities is climbing the winding wooden stairway to the Dunes Overlook for great views over the lake, and the fascinating dunes that have developed along the lakeshore.
Open from April to October, the campground at Hoffmaster State Park offers nearly 300 wooded tent and RV campsites on either side of Little Black Creek. Sites are equipped with electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits; restrooms and water faucets are located throughout the campground area. Sites can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 50 feet; a dump station is available near the campground entrance. A kids’ playground is located near the creek, between the two camp areas, and there are two trailheads for accessing the beach. There are also several picnic areas and a concession stand inside the park. Dogs are permitted in the campground area and on the trails, but must remain leashed; they are not permitted on the swim beaches. Campsite rates range from $25–$37/night.
If you need a break from sunning and swimming on the beaches at Hoffmaster, you can visit the Gillette Visitor Center. You can learn about the park’s sand dune ecosystem, see exhibits about the park’s flora and fauna, or attend a nature program about native birds, bugs or beasts. The center also offers guided, interpretive bird walks, dune hikes and night prowls. If you’re ready to strike out on your own, pick up a trail map and start roaming the park’s 5 miles of hiking trails. On the 1-mile Dune Overlook Trail you can climb 100 stairs into the park’s “quiet area” for a panoramic view over the dunes and Lake Michigan. Bring your birding guide with you, as the park is known for a wide variety of residential and migrant songbirds and raptors.
Location
Hoffmaster State Park Campground is located in Michigan
Address
6585 Lake Harbor Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
Coordinates
43.13680537 N
86.26856367 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonGood
- AT&TFair
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly