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Heron Beach

4.6★ · 370 Google ratings · Holly, Michigan

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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 250 yd away · paid
Walk
270 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Sand
200 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am

How we know this

Map of Heron Beach
Aerial map of Heron Beach
USGS NAIP 2022 aerial imagery.
Guide

Good to know

Ideal for families with activities
Multiple playgrounds, paddleboard rentals, grills, picnic tables and splash pads make this a strong choice for day trips with children.
Little shade reported
Visitors mention there is not much shade here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Avoid June and July weekends
The beach becomes very crowded during these peak summer months, making activities like the obstacle course harder to enjoy.
Bring cash for rentals
Kayak and paddleboard rentals operate on cash or check only, not card payments.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
66°F · clear
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
UV index
3 peak today

Last updated Sep 4, 8:13 AM.

Crowds

When it gets busy

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Plan your visit

📍 Unnamed Road, Holly, MI 48442
🅿 Parking 250 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 270 ft away, about 1 min walk
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Heron Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Heron Beach?
270 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Heron Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Heron Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.