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Dog Friendly Beaches in Michigan

Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in Michigan where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in Michigan.

Pet Friendly Kruse Park Dog Beach

Kruse Park Dog Beach

Kruse Park Dog Beach

Kruse Park Dog Beach is situated at the northern end of the park in Muskegon, MI. The dog-friendly area is marked, so pay close attention to the signs to avoid being ticketed and keep Fido on a leash. Upon arriving, please note there is a 10-foot cliff/steep sand dune when you enter the area. The shoreline offers a refreshing spot where pups can splash and explore the water freely. Call ahead to ensure the beach is open due to erosion issues.

Pet Friendly Frankfort Beach

Frankfort Beach

Frankfort Beach

Located along Lake Michigan, Frankfort Beach features a dog run. Dog owners can access the pet-friendly area by designated paved and non-paved walkways. You can find these pathways at the end of Miami Street, Sac Street and the Lake Michigan Beach Turn-Around. The dog run is at the far north section of the beach, north of Miami Street. Here, pups can play under voice or whistle control. Please note furry friends aren't permitted on the beach area or out of the dog run.

Hagar Beach

Hagar Beach is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Coloma, MI. Bring Fido to walk the shoreline or wooden walkway offering shaded picnic tables. Please note there are about 100 step stairs upon arriving and the entrance has a waste station for easy clean up.

Warren Dunes State Park

Warren Dunes State Park

Warren Dunes State Park has a beautiful pet-friendly beach on Lake Michigan in Sawyer, MI. Dogs are allowed in the campground, forested trails, boardwalks, and north of the northernmost swim buoy at the beach, which provides two and a half miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under the direct control of their owner at all times. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles. Entry fees apply.

Buttersville Park

Buttersville Park

Located on the banks of Lake Michigan in Ludington, MI, Buttersville Park offers plenty to do with your pooch during their mid-May through the mid-October season. There's a dog-friendly beach area, picnic facilities, camping, or just taking a stroll to see the breathtaking view of the Lake Michigan shoreline, including the North Breakwater Lighthouse. Please ensure Fido remains on a leash during your visit.

Mission Point Lighthouse

Traverse City, MI

Mission Point Lighthouse

Mission Point Lighthouse has been a Traverse City and Old Mission Peninsula icon for decades in Michigan. The lighthouse is a classic piece of history, located at the north end of a picturesque drive along M-37 through cherry orchards and vineyards. This pet-friendly destination allows well-behaved pups on the beach and trails but not inside the lighthouse.

Miners Beach

Miners Beach is a dog-friendly stretch of beach within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. You can view Bridalveil Falls from the east side of the park. Fido is welcome to enjoy a swim with you, but the area can be rather crowded during the summer.

Grand Mere State Park

Stevensville, MI

Grand Mere State Park

Located in Stevensville, MI, dog-friendly Grand Mere State Park is characterized by magnificent dunes, deep blowouts and one mile of Lake Michigan shoreline. This attraction allows leashed dogs in the swimming area and the secluded beach.

Glen Haven Beach

Glen Haven Beach

Glen Haven Beach is near the Sleeping Bear Dunes in Glen Arbor, MI, and is an outstanding pet-friendly beach. Dogs are allowed on the east end but must always remain on a leash. If you have yet to go to Sleeping Bear Dunes, it's rated one of Good Morning America's most beautiful places in America.

Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park is a pet-friendly community hub in Petoskey, MI. Fido is welcome to explore this former industrial site but must remain on a leash. The park features 7800 feet of public shoreline on scenic Little Traverse Bay and open space areas to relax with your pup.

Sleeper State Park

Sleeper State Park

Sleeper State Park is a recreation area with a dog-friendly beach in Caseville, MI. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the park as long as they are cleaned up after. Enjoy 723 acres of forest, wetlands, and sandy beaches and dunes on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. Fido can roam the trails of the ancient dune forests or hit the beach on its far west end. The area can be accessed by taking the boardwalk. It runs from the west boundary of the park itself to a mutt mitt dispenser and yellow post on the east boundary of the beach. Dogs are only allowed on the beach in this area!

Kirk Park Dog Beach

Kirk Park Dog Beach

Fido is invited to play at the Kirk Park Dog Beach in Grand Haven, MI. The area is accessible from the south beach stairs, and your furry friend must remain on a leash to and from the off-leash beach. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the north side of the beach May 1st through September 30th.

Windermere Point

Mackinac Island, MI

Windermere Point

Windermere Point is a pet-friendly beach at Mackinac Island, MI. There is a strong current here, so swimming isn't allowed (for humans or dogs). However, it's the perfect place to take your pup down to the beach to cool her feet or walk them around on the large lawn at Windermere Point. They also have a food shack called the Doghouse.

Zoll Street Beach

Harbor Springs, MI

Zoll Street Beach

Zoll Street Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Harbor Springs, MI. Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach unless in the water from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM until sunset. They also have a grassy picnic area with waste stations for your furry friend.

Charles Mears State Park

Charles Mears State Park

Off-leash dogs are welcome on the trails and the southernmost section of the shoreline at the pet-friendly Charles Mears State Park. The recreation area is in the quaint village of Pentwater, MI, along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Paved campsite lots are surrounded by fine sand, and a swimming beach is adjacent to the harbor pier.

North Beach Access Park

North Beach Access Park

North Beach Access Park in Manistee, MI, is dog friendly. The secluded beach is geared toward pets, and dog owners are encouraged to bring their leashed furry friends along for long walks. North Beach Access is located at the north end of Washington Street.

Oscoda Beach Park

Oscoda Beach Park

Oscoda Beach Park is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to hang out on the sand, but there's plenty to do for humans, too. The beach is adjacent to a skateboard park, playground, pier, boardwalk, pavilion and there are restrooms, too.

Little Presque Isle Beach

Little Presque Isle Beach

Bring Fido to run, splash and play at the dog-friendly Little Presque Isle Beach in Marquette, MI. Leashed pups are welcome to enjoy this peaceful and secluded area, but please remember to clean up after them.

Van's Beach

Van's Beach is a pet-friendly recreation area in Leland, MI, located on Lake Michigan. This public beach can be accessed via the trailhead just beyond Van's Garage in downtown. Here, visitors can bury their toes in the sand and splash around in the water. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after.

Good Harbor Bay Beach

Good Harbor Bay Beach

Good Harbor Bay Beach in Maple City, MI, is a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path spot with clear water and beautiful views. Leashed dogs are allowed to the right of CR 651 when facing the lake. Please note that no pets are allowed to the left. A Sleeping Bear Dunes pass is required for parking.

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