P.J. Hoffmaster State Park is 1,043 acres of park. It is located in the dunes between Grand Haven and Muskegon along nearly three miles of Lake Michigan. Its sandy beach is one of the finest anywhere. As the state’s Sand Dune Interpretive Center, it is dedicated to education and enlightenment about the intricate interactions of nature in the life of a sand dune. The Gevevieve Gillette Visitor Center contains a variety of programs to help visitors enjoy and understand a unique environment ... the Sand Dunes of the Great Lakes. The year-round Center features an exhibit hall depicting the ecological zones of the unique dune environment. Nine projector multimedia presentations on the dunes and seasonal nature subjects are shown in an eighty-two-seat auditorium. A gift shop, art gallery, and seasonal exhibits are also featured. The park interpreters host indoor presentations and outdoor explorations as well. Old baldy, a 750-foot high active sand dune, can be viewed from inside the center.
E. Genevieve Gillette Visitor Center Hours
7 days per week Memorial Day - Labor Day
6 days per week Labor Day - Memorial Day (closed Mondays)
For more information call (616) 798-3573
Special Programs
Throughout the year, the Visitor Center offers lectures, guided hikes and special events. Program information is available from the Center.
School Groups
Schools may take advantage of Visitor Center programs during the school year. A classroom, complete with seasonal teaching displays, is available. Orientation programs are offered to first time groups. Environmental topics are taught by the Visitor Center staff on a limited basis. Classes include a guided outdoor experience. Groups are limited to 30 students. A nominal fee is charged.
