Discover Our Beaches & Parks

What could be more enjoyable than a day at the beach? It's so relaxing to lie on the soft, warm sand with the golden sun overhead. And with over a dozen parks in the area, you've got the perfect place to picnic, let the kids play, and appreciate the fantastic views that we're so blessed to have.
Stearns Park Beach

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Ludington State Park

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Buttersville & Summit Park Beaches

Oceana County Beaches
All along the lakeshore, you'll find safe public beaches including the Charles Mears Beach in Pentwater. The north and south Pierhead Lights are inside the park as well as 175 paved campsite lots. Visit the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Mears for wild adventures on the dunes and fun in the water.Learn About Rip Currents
Rip currents--strong, narrow channels of water that flow out from shore, can be dangerous to even the strongest swimmer. They can occur at any Lake Michigan beach at any time. To escape a rip current, swim parallel to shore. Enjoy our beautiful beaches, but respect the power of the water and always swim with caution.
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Ludington Parks

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Hamlin Lake Parks

Scottville Riverside Park
Scottville Riverside Park is unique for its location--30 acres along the Pere Marquette River. In addition to camping, this park offers picnic tables, grills, a shelter with stone fireplace, and a playground. This beautiful park is the venue for many summer activities, such as the West Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pull and the annual Rubber Duck Race.Advertisement
More Beaches & Parks Info...
- Sunset Beach Bonfires at Stearns Park Beach
- Welcome to Ludington and our Beautiful Lake Michigan Beaches!
- Ludington's Rotary Park
- Waterfront Park in Downtown Ludington
- Dogs Love Central Bark in Ludington
- Buttersville Park High on a Bluff Overlooking Lake Michigan
- Sutton's Landing on the Pere Marquette River, Ludington
- Summit Park Between Ludington and Pentwater on Lake Michigan
- Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness of Ludington and Manistee
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes Parks
- Wilson Hill Park on Upper Hamlin Lake
- Scottville Riverside Park along the Pere Marquette River
- Stearns Park & Beach in Ludington- Picked by USA Today as one of the 51 Great American Beaches!
- The North Country Trail through the Manistee National Forest
- Visit Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater
- Silver Lake Sand Dune Beaches
- Memorial Tree Park in Ludington
- Copeyon Park on Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington
- Victory Township Park on Upper Hamlin Lake
- The Ludington School Forest--Fun For All Seasons!
- Manistee National Forest
- Visit Waterfront Park in Downtown Ludington