Visitor Activities:

• Swim in the cool waters of Lake Michigan. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer. 
• Hike through the dunes on the many marked trails.
• Fish in nearby Long Lake.
• Bird watch along the shoreline or marked trails.  

• Area open, 7 a.m. until dusk, daily, except from Memorial Day through Labor Day, when area is open, 9 a.m. to dusk, daily 
• Walk-in traffic,  6 a.m. until sunset, daily
• Fee charged only in summer
• Year-round restroom facilities 
• 300-vehicle parking lot including bus & RV parking spaces
• Information board listing current park activities
• Bath house with showers and lockers (will open on May 22 for the season)

Fun Facts:

• Southern most tip of Lake Michigan
• Research area for universities

1. Starting at U.S. 80/94, go north on U.S. 51/Ripley Street 1 mile.
2. Turn right (east) on Melton Road/U.S. 20 go 0.9 mile.
3. Turn left (north) on County Line Road and go 1 2/10 mile.
4. Turn right (east) into the entrance to West Beach and follow road to parking area.