SWIMMING locations are listed where swimming by the public is permitted. Be aware of local hazards and conditions. Practice good safety measures. Most of these locations do not have lifeguards. Indoor pools are listed since swimming outdoors in Michigan in the winter isn't highly popular!

Check the E. coli count at any monitored beach at the DEQ web site

Mason County go to Mason County map

• Bass Lake -
  • Lake Michigan Outlet - creek and Lake Michigan
• Buttersville
  • Buttersville Park Beach - Lake Michigan
• Gun Lake - inland lake
• Hackert Lake - small inland lake
• Hoags Lake - small inland lake
• Lake Michigan Recreation Area
  • North Beach - Lake Michigan
  • South Beach - Lake Michigan
• Ludington go to Ludington map
  • Ludington High School - Indoor Pool, various open swimming hours, call 231-845-5017
  • Stearns Park - Lake Michigan
  • South Pier Beach - Lake Michigan
• Ludington State Park
• Lake Michigan Beach - Lake Michigan
• Hamlin Beach - Hamlin Lake
• Ramada Inn - Indoor Pool, various open swimming hours, call 231-845-7311
• Summit Township Park - Lake Michigan
• Victory Township Park - Hamlin Lake
• West Shore Community College - Indoor Pool, various open swimming hours, call 231-845-6522

Manistee County go to Manistee County map

• First Street Beach - Lake Michigan
• Canfield Lake - shallow inland lake
• Magoon Creek - Lake Michigan
• Orchard Beach State Park - Lake Michigan
• Sundling Park - Lake Michigan

Lake County go to Lake County map

• Big Star Lake - large inland lake, very small beach area
• Reed Lake - small inland lake

Oceana County go to Oceana County map

• Colfax Access on School Section Lake - small inland lake, sandy beach
• Mears State Park - Lake Michigan
• Hesperia Dam - small pond with raft