Plan Your First Visit
To Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center
The perfect day trip immersion in freshwater dunes
Located just an hour from Gerald R. Ford Airport and a 45-minute drive from Grand Rapids or Holland, Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center and P.J. Hoffmaster provides the perfect escape. First-time visitors can explore wooded backdunes, grassy foredunes, and enjoy three miles of beautiful white sand, freshwater beach.
Photos by Stacy Pokrywka and Lillian Dotzlaf/Little Lill’s Photography
Prioritizing Park Accessibility For All Guests
Nature is for everyone, and we’re committed to making P.J. Hoffmaster State Park more accessible than ever. With the addition of a Track Chair and Mobi Mat®, we invite guests of all abilities to discover and enjoy our park’s beauty.
Learn & Explore
Hundreds of plants, animals, and insects call P.J. Hoffmaster home. Explore wildlife found on the beach, foredune, and backdune virtually before hitting the trails!
Photos by Lillian Dotzlaf/Little Lill’s Photography