12 Miles of Coastline.
6 Beautiful Beaches
The Lake Michigan coastline is one of the most stunning places in the country, and we’re lucky to have 12 miles of its shoreline at our front door. Whatever your ideal beach day is, it can begin right here.
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Oval Beach
Located in Saugatuck
Amenities: Concession stand, grills available, permanent restrooms in summer months
Accessibility: No stairs to the beach; beach wheelchair and floating wheelchair available
No dogs or alcohol permitted
Parking/Access: Ample parking, but fills up on busy summer days; $10 per car (cash or credit), $50 season pass; Free Labor Day – Memorial Day
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
Located in Holland
.75 mile hike to the beach
Amenities: 13 miles of trails, mountain bike trail, disc golf course, picnic shelter, grill, permanent vault restrooms in summer months
Dogs allowed on 6 ft leash. No alcohol permitted
Parking/Access: Ample parking, State park permit or pay day-use fee of $9, cash only
West Side County Park
Located in Fennville
Stairway to the beach
Amenities: Two pavilions (reserve here), picnic areas, viewing platform, fenced playground, grills, gazebo, permanent restrooms in summer months
No dogs or alcohol permitted
Parking/Access: Free, ample parking
Pier Cove Beach
Located in Fennville
Stairway to the beach
Amenities: Portable bathroom in summer months
No dogs or alcohol permitted
Parking/Access: Free, very limited parking (10 parking spots)
Laketown Beach
Located in Holland
350 stairs to the beach
Amenities: Portable bathrooms
No dogs or alcohol permitted
Parking/Access: Free, limited parking (20 parking spots)
Douglas Beach
Located in Douglas
Stairs to the beach
Amenities: viewing platform, permanent bathrooms
No dogs or alcohol permitted
Parking/Access: Free, very limited parking (12 parking spots)
Good to Know
Oval Beach is ADA-accessible and has a beach wheelchair and floating wheelchair available for use. Saugatuck Dunes State Park is barrier-free, but the elevation changes and .75-mile distance to the beach may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park charges a day-use fee of $9 (cash only) unless you have a state park permit. There is ample parking.
Oval Beach charges a fee of $10 per car (cash or credit) or $50 for a season pass during the summer. There is ample parking that fills up quickly on busy summer days. Beach access is free from Labor Day to Memorial Day.
All other beaches are free but have limited parking.
Yes, you may swim at your own risk at all the beaches. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Pets are only allowed at the Saugatuck Dunes State Park and must always be on a 6-ft leash, under an owner’s immediate control.
Alcohol is not permitted at any of the beaches.
Specific hours are posted at all beach entrances but typically run from dusk until dawn.
Beach gear is available for rent at Woosah in Douglas and In the Elements Rental in Saugatuck.
Oval Beach is the only beach with a concession stand. Plan accordingly and bring a picnic or snacks from one of our many local eateries or restaurants.
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