Pilgrim Haven Natural Area

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• Amber
  Oct 14, 2023
  Easy to find, didn’t stay long

  Very rocky, a little dirty with trash. Long Beach to walk on. Not my favorite

• Connie
  Jun 10, 2023
  Pilgrim Beach

  The beach is rocky, but very tranquil. My dog enjoyed walking in the water, and I enjoyed the view. Overall, I think this is a great location to spend a few hours.

• Pamela
  Jul 14, 2022
  Happy Pups!

  I’m a Rockhound and want to call this place Pilgrim HEAVEN! Our dogs only know rocky beaches-so they were quite at home! Shoes are definitely needed unless you have tough feet! I have water shoes so I was prepared. It’s even handicap accessible!

• Amanda
  Jul 3, 2022
  Too Rocky

  We looked up a dog friendly beach and found this one. It was too rocky, the dogs did not like it. Had to wear shoes the whole time even in the water. We did not enjoy hobbling on the rocks.

• Madison
  Jul 25, 2021
  Too many rocks

  super small area, tons of rocks. didn’t really get in the water

• Barbara
  Jul 3, 2021
  No longer accessible

  With the directions provided we ended up just outside a gated community along Lake Michigan. If this was a place, it isn’t anymore. Ended up going to Hagar Beach along Lake Michigan instead. Very nice beach and dogs on leash are allowed.

• Erika
  Dec 29, 2020
  Great Location

  awesome little area. the beach access was nice but very rocky. there was a nice little trail that you can walk but small area to explore. free parking.

• Christine
  May 31, 2020
  Nice Area, We’ll Be Back!

  We enjoyed the trails through the woods, near the stream and in the fragrant meadow. The beach area was narrow and very rocky, so shoes are a must and tender-footed dogs may be reluctant at first but this was a good combination of a nature walk and water access. I wouldn’t come here for swimming myself due to the rocks but it’s clean and clear water without too many people and a good place for dogs to play after hiking through the trails. We noticed all dogs were leashed while we were there. No dog messes or trash laying around. Nice!

• Amanda
  May 15, 2020
  Beautiful, but Rocky

  This is a beautiful natural area, away from the business of the South Haven beaches! The actual beach itself is very rocky, so not ideal for dogs. The wooded area and trails are beautiful though! We found a nice place to set up near where the stream lets out into the lake and our dogs had a blast splashing in the stream as it was nice and sandy!

We dug up 3 pictures of dogs at Pilgrim Haven Natural Area.

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