The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Allegan County, Allegan County

April 13, 2022 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in Allegan County, United States including Saugatuck Dune Rides, Wild West Ranch, Gun Lake Park, Wicks Park, Kalamazoo River, Oval Beach, Bittersweet Ski Resort, Lake allegan, Mount Baldhead Park, Coghlin Park.
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1. Saugatuck Dune Rides

6495 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck, MI 49453-9464 +1 269-857-2253 http://www.saugatuckduneride.com
Excellent
90%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,816 reviews

Saugatuck Dune Rides

Reviewed By Trvlswith4kids

One of the highlights of our Michigan trip!! Loves learning about the ecology of the dunes, enjoying the fun ride, and laughing at all the corny tour guide jokes!

2. Wild West Ranch

1861 52 St Fennville Mi, Allegan, MI 49408 +1 269-673-3539 [email protected]
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Wild West Ranch

Sleigh Rides, Horseback Riding, Romantic Carriage Rides and more. Open year round by appointment.

Reviewed By dianahH8356MS - Lansing, United States

We scheduled a sleigh ride for 2 on the Friday before Valentines Day. The weather was chilly but the ranch provided a nice, thick, handmade blanket for our ride. It was lovely going through the snowy, treelined trails with the jungle of the bells on our beautiful clydesdale mix horse. Our sleigh was pulled by Fudge, a large horse with a rich red-brown coloring and black hair. The sleigh driver was very knowledgeable about the horses at the ranch and showed a deep care for the animals. I would highly recommend this place for sleigh rides and would love to come back in the summer for horseback riding.

3. Gun Lake Park

2397 S Patterson Rd, Wayland, MI 49348-9331 +1 269-686-9088 http://cms.allegancounty.org/sites/Office/Parks/SitePages/GunLake.aspx#.WkKcqlWnGCg
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Gun Lake Park

4. Wicks Park

Saugatuck, MI http://www.wickspark.com/
Excellent
58%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 45 reviews

Wicks Park

Named after former village president Frank Wicks, this park offers great river views and picnicking.

Reviewed By GregS354 - Holt, United States

Saugatuck is so beautiful, but it can get very busy. Wicks park is a shady refuge where you can relax for a bit, and watch the river. Or you can people watch. We love to spend about an hour here, just resting and conversing.

5. Kalamazoo River

Saugatuck, MI
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Kalamazoo River

Known for its luxurious homes along the eastern shore.

6. Oval Beach

Perryman Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,031 reviews

Oval Beach

Lake Michigan Beach, popular for its clear water and nice sand.

Reviewed By BoysInNY - Chicago, United States

This is a great beach to watch the sunsets. It’s a small beach as much of the sand is eroding. There are facilities here and lots of parking, which makes it an easy beach to visit.

7. Bittersweet Ski Resort

600 River Rd, Otsego, MI 49078-9616 +1 616-694-2820 http://www.skibittersweet.com/
Excellent
41%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Bittersweet Ski Resort

Located in the Kalamazoo River Valley, this ski area offers day and night skiing and snowboarding, plus a high-speed detachable quad chair lift.

Reviewed By SkiDave123

I am a ski instructor who teaches at Bittersweet ..... Retired instructor from a different resort just east of Pittsburgh. Bittersweet was a nice find to be able to continue to ski myself and teach. Smaller and less vertical than my Pennsylvania resort, but great without heading 3+ hours further north. Snowmaking capabilities are really good and the lodge is modern and attractive with large window expanses looking at the slopes. There is an outdoor patio that has a heated surface to stay snow/ice free with fire rings and lots of patio tables. Gets very busy on weekends (people aching for an experience during covid). So, must come early if need rental equipment. Weekdays are great. Come out and enjoy !

8. Lake allegan

Allegan, MI
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Lake allegan

9. Mount Baldhead Park

769 Park St, Saugatuck, MI 49453-8403
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 230 reviews

Mount Baldhead Park

Reviewed By schweigj - Saint Louis, United States

Although the steps are steep and you will get a work out, you can take your time. There are places to sit and rest on multiple landings all the way up. And the top had a wonderful view with the option to hike on further.

10. Coghlin Park

64 Griffith St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Coghlin Park

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