Rocky Gap County Park

Rocky Gap County Park Information and highlights about Rocky Gap County Park located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Pets allowed in the parking lot with a 6' leash.

Overlooking Lake Michigan from a bluff in Benton Township, Rocky Gap County Park provides a wonderful place to enjoy the Lake Michigan shoreline. There's a beach with 1,100 feet of lake frontage, an overlook platform, and spectacular views of the lake. It is an ideal location to take a relaxed lunch break, enjoy a sunset, or cool off with a quick swim. LOWER PARK AMENITIES
Parking Lot
Vault Restro

oms
Picnic Shade Shelter
2 Picnic Tables
Benches
Hard Surface Beach Access Ramp


UPPER PARK AMENITIES
Parking Lot
2 Picnic Pods with 2 Tables Each
Lake Michigan Overlook Deck with Pergola
Benches

RESTROOM FACILITIES
Vault restroom facilities are located in the lower portion of the park and are open late Spring - early Fall. Park Open: April - October
Park Hours: Approx 8 am to dusk, daily

Phone Extension: 8435

06/10/2026

A heat advisory is in effect today as a combination of high humidity and high temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees allow for heat indices around 100 degrees. If outside, be sure to take breaks, and stay hydrated.

06/06/2026

Saturday, June 6th
Flag Color: Green🟢
Water Temp: 57
Wave Height: 0-1

06/03/2026

Wednesday, June 3rd

Flag Color: Green🟢

Water Temp: 51

Wave Height: 0-1

Keep the park safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone by following park rules, properly disposing of trash, and respecti...
05/25/2026

Keep the park safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone by following park rules, properly disposing of trash, and respecting park property and neighboring areas.

As we dive into summer, please remember that parking space is limited at Rocky Gap County Park. Vehicles must be parked ...
05/24/2026

As we dive into summer, please remember that parking space is limited at Rocky Gap County Park. Vehicles must be parked in legal parking spaces only to avoid getting ticketed or towed. Do not park on the road or in No-Parking and Tow-Away zones. If all legal parking spaces are full, please visit another time or check out the other spectacular beaches in Berrien County. Learn more about nearby beaches at
👉 https://swmichigan.org/things-to-do/beaches.

📷photo shown was taken in a previous year.

Rocky Gap County Park is open daily, approximately 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking Lot gates close at night. There is no overn...
05/23/2026

Rocky Gap County Park is open daily, approximately 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking Lot gates close at night. There is no overnight parking allowed. All visitors and vehicles must leave the park at closing. Thank you. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

🚧Repairs to the Benton Charter Township Water Intake System are ongoing. Please use caution and reduce your speed while ...
05/22/2026

🚧Repairs to the Benton Charter Township Water Intake System are ongoing. Please use caution and reduce your speed while traveling along Rocky Gap Road, especially near the bump in the roadway outside the County Park.

Piping and repair equipment will remain on the County Park property and beach area throughout the duration of the project. For your safety, stay clear of all equipment and work areas as repairs continue. 🚧

ROCKY GAP COUNTY PARK IS OPEN.

05/12/2026

📢 PLEASE BE AWARE 📢

The lower gates will be closed until the afternoon of Wednesday, May 13th for sand removal maintenance.

The restrooms will still be open during daylight hours!

Address

1100 Rocky Gap Road
Benton Harbor, MI
49022

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