Cattus Island County Park

It’s very nice here. Easy trails that bring you out to the water. Fun place for kids to ride bikes and explore. Decent playground for
Kids to play on. Picnic tables and clean restrooms.

There is a lot to explore here! There are beautiful views and good trails to explore, and some educational signs that help you understand some of the wildlife and the history. I tried to use their restroom, but I went on a federal holiday (New Year’s Day) so it was closed. It was also a little cold, and off-season, so, I don’t really blame the bathrooms for being closed. I really liked it a lot here, I definitely want to come back and explore more.

We always have a great time at Cattus Island Park! There are so many different trials to check out which are all relatively accessible for everyone! Our pup enjoys the beach trail and always likes to see all the other dogs, animals and people out for walks or jogging!

Very beautiful! Nice to see color markers on trees to follow different trails. Important note: a lot of mosquitoes + deer flies in July, a repellent is a must have in the summer season

My first visit to this place … such a nice and peaceful atmosphere. Multiple short trails, ospreys, a long walk on the main trail that ends up in a clean beach was cherry on top. Ideal for walking running or bicycling, kite flying on the beach if you like it. Even if the day is sunny being a marshy place, with wind can make it cold so be prepared for that. Some of the areas might have ticks so you may want to bring the repellents, we didn’t take any. Overall a very clean and beautiful place to explore.

This park has lots of trails, playground, picnic area and a nature center. It’s easily accessible with a stroller. We love the nature center where they have different shows like scales and tales. They also have a butterfly garden outside of the nature center.
It’s a great place to come and observe osprey nests.
Well maintained and lots of fun for kids, families, hiking and biking.

Decided to visit this sweet park in the winter. It was windy, cold, and many snow flurries but there were many cars in the lots. I can see why. It is a wonderful place to walk and or hike in the winter as well as the summer. People were walking with families and / or their dogs. It was not crowded on the trails. The water, trees and underbrush still have beauty in January. It was quiet and relaxing to be there. I highly recommend this park no matter what time of day or season.

I’m in love with this little park! I grew up in Howell and had no clue this was even here! You can tell this is a preserved land because of how much natural scape is in tact. There are also many osprey perches with active ospreys in them! I took as much time as I could, following the blue trail around to the hidden beach trail, then back around. It wound up being 4 miles! I highly recommend a day in this park. Wish we could swim though.

Awesome park for a long walk, dog friendly.

I've only ever gone here in the cold weather. I don't want to risk ticks or ruin the views with lots of people. My pup and I love going here for long walks and a feeling of natural sanctuary. The snow is so beautiful and peaceful. The trails are long and occasionally you'll catch a dear in the woods hanging out. I also use it for some fun geocaching.

Update: I went during summer and got covered in ticks and eaten alive by greenheads. I'll stick to winter.

Cattus Island Park is a beautiful park with playground, picnic tables, walking/biking trail, butterfly Pavillion, Environmental Center, boardwalk trail and balcony where you can bird watch.
If you are looking to go for a walk or run while soaking yourself in nature, this is a good park to visit.

This park is beautiful!! Well maintained, bathrooms are clean, and the playground is great for any age. Is a true hidden gem!!

They have so much to enjoy within the park itself that it is hard to find things not to like about it! They have little boardwalk paths between the marshy areas; they have picnic areas with tables and benches; they have bike trails and little side paths to explore (just don't forget your tick repellant); and then, about a mile into the gravel trail, you hit the actual beach area. It prob isn't the cleanest but I always take of my shoes & socks and walk along the shore there. Literally no one bothers you. So peaceful.

Nice place for hiking, biking,birding . There is a Nature center with live reptiles , turtle ,jelly fish etc. The trails are full of natural resources. We found jellyfish and blue crabs near blue trails. Super clean restroom, plenty of parking lot. Safe area and people are nice . They have a butterfly garden with monarch ,humming birds and lots of native flowers. End of the main path starts the orange trail which takes you on a beautiful boardwalk amidst the marsh.

Such a great park through and through. There are two sides so be sure to check out both. One offers a boat ramp w/ quiet beach, and some bike/running trails. The other offers mostly trails and fantastic views.

Love the nature center, very informative with lots of exhibits! Also beautiful trails and Wildlife viewing opportunities! Will come here time and again to enjoy nature.

Beautiful back bay scenery. Very underutilized but the trails are mostly paved with wooden walkways over the marshes. Tons of birds and other wildlife to see. I would love to spend an entire day and night just taking pictures of the wildlife.

Cattus Island is a great place all year round... Roughly 7 mile trail loop if you combine all the outside mark paths from the parking lot, water access for kayaks/canoes/SUP boards at the Bandon entrance, fishing if you don't mind carrying your gear, playground for the kids and a nice environment center with a butterfly garden. Just remember but spray

lovely state park with a beach and birds

Well kept , nice wide trails. The boarkwalk adds a great beach feel . Leads out to great view and a beach to hang out..
Picnic areas, rest areas,