Beaches in Michigan

135 beaches

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Agate Beach

Agate Beach Park

Arch Rock

Au Sable River Beach

Au Sable River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Au Train Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

AuTrain beach

Beulah Public Beach

Black Rocks (Presque Isle)

Black Rocks (Presque Isle)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Boardman River Beach

Boardman River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Brevort Lake Beach

Brevort Lake Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Bridge View Park

Brighton State Recreation Area

Brighton State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

British Landing

Bryant Park

Bryant Park Beach

Burt Lake State Park

Burt Lake State Park

Lake Kid-Friendly

Carnelian Beach

Caseville County Park

Caseville County Park

Chapel Beach

Clear Lake State Park

Clear Lake State Park

Lake Kid-Friendly

Clinch Park

Clinch Park Beach

Crisp Point Lighthouse Beach

Crisp Point Lighthouse Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Crystal Lake (Michigan)

Crystal Lake (Michigan)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Deer Park Beach

Devil's Kitchen

East Bay Park

Empire Beach

Empire Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Esch Beach

First Sand Beach

Fort Custer State Recreation Area

Fort Custer State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

Frankfort Beach

Frankfort Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Frankfort Public Beach And Playground

Glen Haven Beach

Glen Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Good Harbor Bay Beach

Grand Haven City Beach

Grand Marais Public Beach

Great Sand Bay

Greilickville Harbor Park

Hamlin Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Hancock Beach

Higgins Lake (North State Park)

Higgins Lake (North State Park)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Holly State Recreation Area

Holly State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

Houghton Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Huron Beach

Ionia State Recreation Area

Ionia State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

Island Lake State Recreation Area

Island Lake State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

Jordan River Beach

Jordan River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Kiwanis Beach

Lake Charlevoix (Ferry Beach)

Lake Charlevoix (Ferry Beach)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Lake Huron Beach

Lake Huron Beach Access

Lake Huron Roadside Park

Lake Leelanau

Lake Kid-Friendly

Lake Michigan (Good Harbor Bay)

Lake Michigan (Good Harbor Bay)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Lake Michigan Beach

Lake Mitchell

Lake Kid-Friendly

Lake Superior Beach

Lake Superior Overlook

Laketown Beach

Lexington State Beach

Lexington State Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Lighthouse Park

Little Manistee River Beach

Little Manistee River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Little Presque Isle Beach

Little Presque Isle Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

M.C. Beach

Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites

Mackinaw Beach 1

Mackinaw City Beach

Mackinaw City Beach

Manistee River Beach

Manistee River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Marquette Park

Miners Beach

Miners Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Mouth of the Two Hearted River

Mouth of the Two Hearted River

Mt. Pisgah - Historic Ottawa Beach

Mullett Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Orchard Beach State Park

Orchard Beach State Park

Lake Kid-Friendly

Oscoda Beach Park

Otsego Lake State Park

Otsego Lake State Park

Lake Kid-Friendly

Ottawa Beach

Oval Beach

Oval Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Pentwater Beach

Pentwater Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Pere Marquette River Beach

Pere Marquette River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Peterson Beach Sleeping Bear Recreation Area

Petoskey State Park (Round Lake)

Petoskey State Park (Round Lake)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pinckney State Recreation Area

Pinckney State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

Pine River Beach

Pine River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Platte River Beach

Platte River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Port Austin Beach

Port Austin Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Portage Lake (Onekama)

Portage Lake (Onekama)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

Sand Point Beach

Sand Point Beach (Munising)

Sand Point Beach (Munising)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Saugatuck Dunes

Saugatuck Dunes

Lake Kid-Friendly

Second Sand Beach (L'Anse)

Second Sand Beach (L'Anse)

Second Sand Beach Park

Silver Beach

Silver Beach

Silver Lake (MI)

Silver Lake (MI)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Lake Kid-Friendly

Silver Lake State Park

Silver Lake State Park

Lake Kid-Friendly

Skull Cave

Sleeping Bear Beach

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Lake Kid-Friendly

Sleeping Bear Dunes (Platte Point)

Sleeping Bear Dunes (Platte Point)

Lake Kid-Friendly

Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach

Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

Sleeping Bear Point Beach

South Haven Beach

South Haven Beach

South Haven Beach

South Haven Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

St. Joseph Tiscornia Beach

St. Joseph Tiscornia Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Sturgeon River Beach (MI)

Sturgeon River Beach (MI)

River Kid-Friendly

Sunset Park Beach

Tawas Point Beach

Tawas Point Beach

The Greens Of Mackinac

Thunder Bay River Beach

Thunder Bay River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Torch Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Torch Lake Sandbar

Torch Lake Sandbar

Lake Kid-Friendly

Traverse City Beach VB Courts

Traverse City Public Beach

Traverse City State Park Beach

Tunnel Park

Tunnel Park Beach

Tunnel Park Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Twelve Mile Beach

Twelve Mile Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Twelvemile Beach

Twelvemile Beach

Volleyball Beach

Walloon Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Warren Dunes

Warren Dunes

Lake Kid-Friendly

Waterloo State Recreation Area

Waterloo State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

Wawatam Park

Whitefish Point Beach

Whitefish Point Beach

Window on the Waterfront

Yankee Springs State Recreation Area

Yankee Springs State Recreation Area

Lake Kid-Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many beaches are in Michigan?

Michigan has 135 documented beaches. 134 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Michigan are kid-friendly?

Michigan has 62 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Michigan?

Some beaches in Michigan allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Michigan?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Michigan have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

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