Saugatuck Dunes State Park

6575 138th Ave., Saugatuck Dunes, MI 49453
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People walk the sand beach at Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Photo 3
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park is home to 2.5 miles of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline, coastal dunes, forested areas, 13 miles of trails and the 300-acre Patty Birkholz Natural Area.

Four trails take visitors over rolling terrain and sandy trails to Lake Michigan. The .75-mile, one-way Beach Trail (yellow markers) is the shortest route.

The park’s 300-acre Patty Birkholz Natural Area contains a coastal dune system and three endangered plant species, and stands as a testament to environmental champion and former state Sen. Birkholz’s legacy of love and commitment to the coastal dune system.

The Felt Estate and the Shore Acres Township Park are located adjacent to the park and feature a 2-mile mountain bike trail, a disc golf course and other complementary outdoor recreation opportunities.

Great Lakes Beach Safety 

Before visiting a state park, boating site or trail, it’s always a good idea to check the latest closures due to weather-related events, planned improvement projects and repairs. Visit Michigan.gov/DNRClosures.

Local: (269) 637-2788
Free World: (800) 447-2757

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Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Nicholas G | October 2023
The forest was very peaceful
The hike through the forest was peaceful and not overly strenuous. The first view of the lake as you walk out of the woods makes this hike worth every effort. The only reason it doesn't get five...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
MI_BRDNRD | October 2023
Best of Both Worlds
We love Sleeping Bear dunes but hate how far away it is from us. After doing some research, I found Saugatuck Dunes which is only 2 hours from us. We planned a day trip and absolutely loved our...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Trippinto76 | June 2023
Peaceful!
Loved the different trails to hike on. Your reward is a beautiful miles long beach that wasn’t very crowded. Water was too cold to swim in, but nice to wade in a bit.
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
dallasachicago | September 2022
Beautiful Beach!
Beautiful Beach and surrounding area! To enter the State Park, there is a $10 fee for non-residents for the day. It is collected at the gate via an honor system. We arrived around 10:00am and parking...
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
lithlith | September 2022
Take a hike
Saugatuck Dunes State Park is lovely. There are several hiking trails and nice beach! The shortest and easiest trail is the Beach Trail which is mainly through the woods to the beach. It is well...

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Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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  • Eco-friendly
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  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Open Year-round
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

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Hiking
Snowshoeing
Cross Country Skiing
Beaches
State Parks
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
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Non-Motorized Trail
Saugatuck Dunes-Beach Trail (Yellow)
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Non-Motorized Trail
Saugatuck Dunes-Livingston Trail (Red)
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Non-Motorized Trail
Saugatuck Dunes-North Trail (White)
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Non-Motorized Trail
Saugatuck Dunes-South Trail (Blue)
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Historic Sites
Tours
The Felt Mansion
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