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Monday 6am - 10pm Tuesday 6am - 10pm Wednesday 6am - 10pm Thursday 6am - 10pm Friday 6am - 10pm Saturday 6am - 10pm Sunday 6am - 10pm

Paw Paw River County Park

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Paw Paw River County Park is 14 acres of wilderness perfect for hiking, kayaking, and fishing. ENTRY FEES:
None

PARK RULES:
Alcohol is NOT allowed.

Paw Paw River County Park is approx. 14 acres of wilderness and peaceful tranquility near downtown Watervliet, MI. The Park is designed for people of all abilities and encourages the public to experience a natural river area in a beautiful Southwest Michigan setting. AMENITIES:
• Circular Drive and Ample Parking

• Bridge to the Island

• Hard Surface Hiking Trails

• Barrier Free Kayak Launch

• Overlook Decks for River & Wildlife Viewing

• Fishing Access

PARK HOURS:
Paw Paw River County Park is open daily, from dawn until dusk. The Park will be closed in the winter months due to safety issues with snow and ice. Leashed pets are allowed. Visitors must stay on established trails. Phone Extension: 8435

10/30/2026

Love Creek County Park is seeking to hire a part-time Naturalist. Follow the link in the post for information about this exciting opportunity.

We're looking for a part time naturalist! If you are interested in this position, please use this link for more information.
https://www.berriencounty.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=111&From=111&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Park-Naturalist-TemporaryPartTime-1500hr-683

09/28/2026

Don’t miss out on all the Fall Fun at Berrien County Parks! 🍂 🦉 🐿️

The Berrien County Parks Fall Program Guide is available to view at www.berriencounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/23876/Parks-Newsletter-PDF?bidId=

09/25/2026

Fall is in the air. Soon leaves as big as your head will be blanketing the trails at Paw Paw River County Park. Come out and enjoy the colors as they change. 🍁 🍂

06/11/2026

The Berrien County Parks Summer Newsletter is here! Check it out.

Welcome the summertime with Berrien County Parks!
Check out this year's line-up of events and outdoor activities in the new Summer Newsletter https://www.berriencounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/23876/2026-Summer-Parks-Newsletter-PDF?bidId=

Events at Love Creek Nature Center & County Park
🦋 Monarch Festival
📸 Photography in Nature Walk
📖 Nature Journaling Walk
🤲 Stewardship Days
🌊 The Creation of the Great Lakes
🚴 LoveBikeTober Fest

Events at Madeline Bertrand County Park
🥏 Disc Golf Derby!

Activities at Silver Beach County Park
🏊‍♀️ Swimming
🍦 Concessions at Wally & Gertz
🍔 Picnic Areas and Grills
🚣‍♂️ Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals
🎣 Fishing on the South Pier
🏐 Volleyball Courts
🤸 Playground (Accessible-friendly!)

Activities at Galien River County Park
🚶 Walk on the nature trails & marsh boardwalks
🌳 Canopy Walkway and Marsh Overlook Platform
🎣 Fishing Platform

Community Recycling Events!
♻️ September 12, 2026, at Silver Beach County Park
♻️ October 3, 2026, at Southeast Berrien County Landfill Recycle Center

05/01/2026

Paw Paw River County Park is open for the 2026 season.

04/21/2026

Although the park remains closed for a little while longer, check out what is blooming throughout the Berrien County Parks system. View the Spring 2026 Berrien County Parks newsletter at https://www.berriencounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/23876/2026-Spring-Parks-Newsletter-PDF.

04/06/2026

Unfortunately, Paw Paw River County Park remains closed at this time. The rain and high water often make Spring time challenging at this park. Please follow this page or check out the Paw Paw River County Park webpage for updates on Spring opening.

📸Photo taken early April 2026 - we need the water to recede and the parking lot to dry out before we can open the park. Stay tuned!

Address

650 N. Main Street
Watervliet, MI
49098

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 10pm
Tuesday	6am - 10pm
Wednesday	6am - 10pm
Thursday	6am - 10pm
Friday	6am - 10pm
Saturday	6am - 10pm
Sunday	6am - 10pm

Website

https://www.berriencounty.org/1301/Paw-Paw-River-County-Park, https://www.berriencounty.org/79/Social-Media

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