Hoffmaster State Park

Category: State park

Address: 6585 Lake Harbor Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441, USA

Phone: +12317983711

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–10PM

Monday: 9AM–10PM

Tuesday: 9AM–10PM

Wednesday: 9AM–10PM

Thursday: 9AM–10PM

Friday: 9AM–10PM

Saturday: 9AM–10PM

Reviews

Andrea Gautraud

Jul 28, 2022

Hiked our buns off! 2 and a half hours with two 7 year olds, a 4 year old, a 3 year old, a 1 year old, and an 8 month old! We brought the “off- road” strollers and rolled the dice that the trail would be stroller friendly. We were really happy we brought the strollers because the trails were perfect for them. I pulled instead of pushing in a couple places but everyone enjoyed the day immensely!!

Laura Peters

Jun 12, 2022

Mature trees throughout campsites.... so mostly shady. Beach provides soft sand & awesome sunset scene! Bathrooms & showers are clean. Great trails for hiking and some bicycling.

Jessica Harmon

Jun 8, 2022

We had originally wanted to go to grand haven state park but it was impossible to get in so we ended up here. We were not disappointed one bit. It wasn't super busy and there was a really nice beach.

Joao Eduardo Santana Borges

May 8, 2022

Very nice place! Enjoyed the stay! Only don’t give 5 stars as alcohol isn’t allowed - I would have had a better time without this restriction I believe

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Questions & Answers

Can someone hike and snowboard down during the winter?

Stacy Po | Mar 29, 2018
Andrew Hanko | Mar 30, 2018

Hike and cross country ski yes, snowboard...I doubt you're supposed to, and I don't think it wouldn't be particularly safe

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Can we bring our dog?

Elizabeth Dutton | Mar 29, 2018
Jerry Turner | Mar 30, 2018

You can also take your dogs to the beach now. It is a pilot program and they haven't yet taken done the no dogs allowed signs.

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Is there handicap parking close to the beach?

Disney Girl | Aug 30, 2021
scott dee | Aug 31, 2021

Yeah paved paths around the bathrooms and changing area to the beach a few hundred yards tops

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Who was PJ Hoffmaster?

Debbie Sanborn | Mar 29, 2019
Jennifer C. | Mar 30, 2019

Hoffmaster State Park was named after P.J. Hoffmaster, sometimes considered the founder of the Michigan state parks system, who served as the Superintendent of State Parks and Director of the Department of Conservation.

Can dogs be there

Shane Vanfossen | Mar 29, 2019
Randy Miller | Mar 30, 2019

As long as their licensed and leashed. My dog loves it there, lots of interesting smells

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When is vintage camper gathering 2018?

Frederic Brown | Mar 29, 2019
david spencer | Mar 30, 2019

June

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What is available by the lake or anything ...In may starting the 24th?

Isabelle Villaire | Jun 1, 2021
Mark Van Netten | Jun 2, 2021

There are no 'lakeside' lots. The campground is about a quarter mile walk from the beach. Most sites are level and good sized with large trees.

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Is the water in the camping area well water?

Paula Englin | Mar 28, 2021
Tom Dickerson | Mar 29, 2021

Yes it is

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Are there bike trails to ride.

tony dillard | Mar 28, 2021
Katrina Chaffee | Mar 29, 2021

Walking only I think

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Are cabins available?

Patrice Jarzynka | Mar 28, 2020
Jim Wexstaff | Mar 29, 2020

Nope but there are cabins at State Park in North Muskegon and a Yurt at Muskegon Sports complex.

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Can we camp during the end of October? Nobody else seems open during this time.

Damen Ullery | Mar 28, 2020
Jon Alber | Mar 29, 2020

I believe you can camp, however bathrooms and water and power may be unavailable after Oct. 15. Not 100% sure

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Are there showers avaible if youre not capming

Ray Bri | Mar 28, 2020
Sunil Chugh | Mar 29, 2020

Yes

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My family and I aew coming up to camp. How are the camp sites? Do they have nice bathing facilities? And are we allow to bring outside firewood? Some parks dont allow dogs. Does this campsite allow small dogs?

Diane Grey | Mar 28, 2020
Mark Streeter | Mar 29, 2020

There is no state park in Michigan that I know of that will allow firewood from anywhere other than a source local to the park. Too much chance of contamination with invasive pests.

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Can we just go there for the beach or would we have to rent a campsite

Courtney Johnson | Mar 28, 2020
Randy V | Mar 29, 2020

You can go to beach without a campsite however you need to have a state park sticker or pay for the day.

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can some one have a wedding in the park

Janice Sturm | Mar 29, 2019
zachary Raider | Mar 30, 2019

Absolutely, Muskegon has Hoffmaster listed as a wedding venue.

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Do you have to pay to hike in this park?

Claire Schubeck | Mar 29, 2019
Mike Fleckenstein | Mar 30, 2019

It is a State Park. If you have a recreation pass with your motor vehicle registration you are all set. If not there is a little booth you can pay at near the entrance. Not sure if any of that changes during the off season

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I am planning on camping with some friends in the summer of 2019. My questions are what do the sites come with?(campfire/table) What sites have electricity? What are the rates of those sites?

Shane Capser | Mar 28, 2020
Jay Robinson | Mar 29, 2020

Table at each site, electricity, large sites for a tow behind camper, my 14 person tent, 2 larger suvs and a bon fire and still more room. Across from me as I type this is a 4 door dually RAM with a 5th wheel camper and that camper is as large a school bus. He’s obviously using a lot reserved for that but even he still has room around his mobile house!

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Can you mountain bike on the trails

Team Backlash | Mar 29, 2019
Jon Plyler | Mar 30, 2019

You would have to contact the park to be sure, but I do not believe there are any biking trails. Hiking and cross country skiing is the limit, so far as I'm aware. Trails and forest have only a thin layer of soil over sand dunes, which would be easily torn up by heavier use. https://www.michigan.org/property/pj-hoffmaster-state-park

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Are dogs aloud while camping?

nascar 42 | Mar 29, 2019
Cindy Lamour | Mar 30, 2019

Yes .dogs are allowed camping

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Does the patk have any cabins for rent, what are their prices and how far in advance so you have to reserve them?

Teri Durham | Mar 29, 2019
Rand Olmsted | Mar 30, 2019

This is a beautiful area. We come often from GR. There are no cabins for rent but if you have a tent or camper this is an excellent choice for you.

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Can i bring my dog to our campsite?

Andrea Maske | Mar 29, 2019
Ross Tibbets | Mar 30, 2019

Yes you can, on a leash that is maximum 6ft in length

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Will the computers work at the camp? How do we set up a hot spot to connect to?

Judith Hoffman | Mar 29, 2019
Gabriel DeBarr | Mar 30, 2019

You might be able to go with a cellular (e.g. "4G") connection, but that would depend on how far in you go, and who your carrier is. My cell connection works out to the beach, if that helps.

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Is there shade?

Sharon Whipple | Mar 29, 2019
Laura Lewis | Mar 30, 2019

Not on the beach itself, but up near the tree line there is definitely shade.

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Camping check out time?

Pat Battsogt | Mar 29, 2019
Chris Oldglory | Mar 30, 2019

Check-out: 1 pm

Are there fireworks on the 4th of July close by

Dei McCarty | Mar 29, 2019
Pam Harris | Mar 30, 2019

Yes. Downtown Muskegon and Grand Haven do.

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Are there picnic tables at the camping sites?

Jennifer Mullins Geiger | Mar 29, 2019
rowdit Dowdit | Mar 30, 2019

Yes

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Can we grill out on the beach?

Kristen Kidder | Mar 29, 2019
david spencer | Mar 30, 2019

Yes their are charcoal grill and bench in the parklot

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Would a big rig be able to camp here? 36ft

N C | Mar 29, 2019
S. M. Sullivan | Mar 30, 2019

Yes, they have some lovely spots for big rigs.

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Can you purchase a recreation passport at the gate?

Mark Pursley | Mar 29, 2019
S. M. Sullivan | Mar 30, 2019

Yes, but you're better off purchasing along with your vehicle registration. It's less expensive.

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Is a good place to go watch a sunset and does the dayuse area stay open late enough to do that?

robert vangeison | Mar 29, 2019
Lauren Kemink | Mar 30, 2019

Yes, its a great sunset view.

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Can I sleep in my car in the parking lot of the state park?

Ivey Bolthouse | Mar 29, 2019
Vicki Witt | Mar 30, 2019

During the day should be fine. If you rent a camp site you can "camp" out of your car at night.

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Are bikes allowed on the trails?

Brennen Wahr | Mar 29, 2019
Mike Segaar | Mar 30, 2019

No...no bikes on trails at hoffmaster or north ottawa dunes. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong.

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Oddzilla James | Mar 29, 2018
Randy Miller | Mar 30, 2018

The park is named after P.J. Hoffmaster, sometimes considered the founder of the Michigan state parks system, who served as the Superintendent of State Parks and Director of the Department of Conservation. The nature center, named for Emma Genevieve Gillette, who scouted locations for new state parks under Hoffmaster, offers many exhibits on sand dune ecology. Bird watchers come to view migrating songbirds (wood thrushes and orioles plus warblers and sparrows of various species) and migrating raptors (sharp-shinned and broad-winged hawks and even the occasional eagle or falcon).[2] The park made international headlines on July 8, 2009 when a man fell asleep in his truck and backed over his family tent, injuring his wife and two young children.[3]

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What are prices? Me and one other person want to camp for one or two nights in a tiny tent. Every other campground wants over $30 a night and we just want an affordable thing to do for my birthday

Hannah Mamadacco | Mar 29, 2018
Kathy Parrelly | Mar 30, 2018

For week camping new rates are now $222.00

What time can you get on a lot

Amy Bushman | Mar 29, 2018
nathan | Mar 30, 2018

1pm is check out, check in at 3pm. If sites are ready then they will let you at them earlier.

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How early can you make a reservation

Tammie Dryer | Mar 29, 2018
Genine Lang | Mar 30, 2018

And holidays book fast.

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How much is it to stay there

Deborah Gallegos | Mar 29, 2018
Peter Bart | Mar 30, 2018

Camp Sites/Fees (293) $30 (50A), $28 (20/30A), $20 (no electricity) P.J. Hoffmaster State Park features over three miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, a 297-site modern campground, etc.

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What is the entrance fee?

Karen Coger | Mar 29, 2018
Mary Lake | Mar 30, 2018

Yes, we went with friends and they had the park sticker on their car. $11 per year.

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