Swim, sunbathe and soak of the summer sun on one of Mason County's beautiful beaches that line the Lake Michigan coastline. From building sandcastles to playing beach volleyball to just laying around catching some sun, Ludington's beaches have something for everyone. With 28 miles of sandy shoreline, you are sure to find the perfect place to drop your beach towel.
Most notably, the public beach at Stearns Park has been the recipient of numerous awards over the years. Recently, USA Today named Stearns Park Beach one of the Top 51 Great American Beaches, representing the #1 beach in Michigan. With well-maintained restroom facilities, groomed sands and beautiful views, this is truly a beach to be experienced.
While you're in the area, stop by some of our other popular beaches and parks as well. One of Michigan's most popular state parks, the Ludington State Park is comprised of nearly 5,300 acres of scenic sand dunes, ponds, marshlands and forests. It is situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan with several miles of shoreline and beaches on both bodies of water. While at the State Park, you can take a short hike to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse.
Buttersville Park Beach is a dog-friendly beach south of Ludington and a little less crowded than the beaches closer to downtown. Follow the scenic drive to the Buttersville Penins...
Located on the east side of Pere Marquette Lake, Copeyon Park offers different view of the port, a playground, picnic area, boat launch and more.
Popular for family picnics, reu...
Hamlin Lake Beach, within the Ludington State Park, boasts warm shallow waters. It is the perfect place for a family picnic with plenty of shady areas, lots of room to play in the ...
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One of Michigan's most popular state parks, the Ludington State Park is comprised of nearly 5,300 acres of scenic sand dunes, ponds, marshlands and forests. It is situated between ...
The Ludington State Park Beach has drawn recognition for its sugar-sand shoreline and scenic spot on the Lake Michigan coastline. From the Detroit Free Press: "The state park is on...
Memorial Tree Park is a 27 acre park along Lincoln Lake that features a ball field, playground, picnic shelter and restrooms....
Named by USA Today Travel as one of the Top 50 Great American Beaches (2012), Stearns Park Beach offers a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for playing in the water or building a ...
Summit Park Beach requires only a short stroll from the park down a sandy path to the beach. Located on South Lakeshore Drive, Summit Park is a great place to enjoy an evening dinn...
The park runs along the southern bank of the South Fork of the Pere Marquette River, and includes approximately 425 feet of river frontage. Fishermen (over 7500 of them annually!) ...
Victory Township has a great recreational park right on Hamlin Lake where people can spend time relaxing, fishing, boating, or picnicking at. A pavilion is available for various so...
This 5.3 acre park, located in Ludington's popular harbor, is home to 9 bronze sculptures placed throughout the walkable park. Each sculpture depicts and tells the story of Ludingt...
Wilson Hill Park is a township park located on the south shore of the northern arm of Hamilin Lake north of Ludington, Michigan.
You can picnic, fish, play ball, or launch boat...
