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Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights – Blue skies over lighthouse (3376018464)📷 wsilver, CC BY 2.0
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Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights

Grand Haven, MI

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Two red lighthouses linked by a catwalk at the end of a long pier, at the mouth of the Grand River. Walk out at sunset from Grand Haven State Park; stay off the pier in storms.

Nearest town
Grand Haven, MI
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
43.0578, -86.2561
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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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  • Muskegon-Lake MichiganMotorhome stopover
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  • Wolf Lake Resort and CampgroundMotorhome stopover
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  • Muskegon KOA CampgroundMotorhome stopover
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  • Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family CampgroundMotorhome stopover
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  • Baldwin Oaks CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    21 mi from Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights
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All campsites in Michigan · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights?

Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights is in Grand Haven, MI, at GPS 43.0578, -86.2561. It is about 20 mi from Holland.

Can you camp near Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Eastpointe RV Resort, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights?

Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Michigan’s sunset coast: Saugatuck to Ludington.

What is there to see near Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights?

Places worth a stop nearby: Windmill Island Gardens (20 mi), Mount Baldhead (28 mi), Silver Lake Sand Dunes (44 mi) and Ludington State Park (68 mi).

When is the best time to visit Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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