ParkPark Street, across the river by chain ferry
Mt. Baldhead Park
Mt. Baldhead Park is a 100-acre site on the west bank of the Kalamazoo River, in the heart of a critical dune area that leads down to Oval Beach and Lake Michigan.
- The steps
- 303 wooden steps, 250 feet up to the observation deck
- Size
- 100 acres
- Hours
- Closes at 10:00 p.m.
- Dogs
- Not allowed
The 303 Steps
The 303 wooden steps traverse up 250 feet to observation deck on top of the Mt. Baldhead dune and were reconstructed in 2010. Once at the top, the observation deck offers panoramic views of Kalamazoo River valley and Lake Michigan.
Facilities
At the foot of the steps are a restroom, picnic pavilion, gravel parking and tables. On the east side of Park Street, there is an accessible viewing dock for fishing as well as the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Museum.
Park Rules
- Park closes at 10:00 p.m.
- Stay on stairs and trails.
- No dogs.
Getting to Oval Beach
From the chain ferry landing you can walk to Mt. Baldhead Park to climb the 303 stairs to the top of the tallest sand dune in town, then follow the beautiful winding paths to the beach.
