WhoaZone at Heron Beach Is Moving to Bald Mountain for 2026
And It’s Going to Be Bigger and Even Better
Get ready for a next-level WhoaZone experience. For summer 2026, we’re bringing the fun to Bald Mountain Recreation Area, just 30 minutes from Holly, Michigan—complete with brand-new features, upgraded obstacle courses, and more ways to play.
Plus all the family favorites you love!
What’s New at Bald Mountain
The NEW Wibit Wave
The NEW Wibit Wave
A first-of-its-kind inflatable slide with a fast drop and thrilling splash landing.
Expanded Peakz Challenge Area
Expanded Peakz Challenge Area
More obstacles and new routes for speed, agility, and friendly competition.
Aquabanas Lounge Zone
Floating Lounge Zone
Floating cabanas providing a shaded VIP experience on the water
👉 See what’s coming to WhoaZone Bald Mountain
What This Means for WhoaZone Holly
Because the lake in the Holly Recreation Area will undergo dam maintenance, WhoaZone at Heron Beach will pause for the 2026 season.
For more information and updates, please visit the DNR website: https://www.michigan.gov/recsearch/parks/holly
See You at Bald Mountain in 2026
Thanks for being part of the Holly community. We hope you’ll make the short trip to Bald Mountain next summer for our biggest, boldest WhoaZone yet.
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SPECIAL SAVINGS
BALD MOUNTAIN — 2026 MEMBERSHIP DEALS
Celebrate the bigger, better Bald Mountain with special launch pricing on 2026 memberships:
• $99 Weekday Only Access
• $149 Daily Access
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Frequently Asked Questions

WhoaZone at Heron Beach will be closed for summer 2026 due to dam maintenance on Heron Lake.
WhoaZone at Bald Mountain is located at 3361 S Lapeer Rd, Orion Township, MI 48360.
WhoaZone at Bald Mountain is about 25 miles or 30-45 min away from WhoaZone at Heron Beach.
Whoazone at Bald Mountain will have new ways to play & have fun, but don’t worry, we’re bringing many of your favorites from Heron Beach too! This includes most of our Wibit obstacles such as the Action Tower, Peakz, Floating Trampoline, and KidsZone. We will also have watercraft and shaded seating rentals, an updated Party Zone and our SnackZone concessions & beach store.
YES! The same Michigan State Recreation passport is required to park at either location. More information can be found here - https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
You can purchase tickets for Bald Mountain at https://whoa.zone/baldmountain and click the big orange button – BUY TICKETS NOW.
Opening day is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026. Our season runs Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, weather permitting.