P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

Michigan’s Dune Discovery Center

Hoffmaster offers 2.5 miles of Lake Michigan beach, towering dunes, and the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center—the best dune education facility in the state.

Camping

Reserve: midnrreservations.com or (800) 447-2757.

Dune Climb

190-step stairway leads to an observation deck with panoramic Lake Michigan views.

Gillette Center

Interactive exhibits on dune ecology, live animals, and educational programs.

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