Deerlick Creek Beach (South Haven Township Park)

From I-196: Exit 20, turn west off of exit ramp onto Phoenix Road. At the first light, turn south onto Blue Star Highway. Continue to 76th Street. Turn west onto 76th Street and go to 13th Avenue. 13th Avenue curves onto Roper and then back to 13th again. Follow it a short distance to the end and you will be in the beach access parking lot. Free parking. Portable toilets and dog friendly.

Dyckman Beach

From I-196: Exit 22, turn west off of exit ramp onto North Shore Drive. Cross Blue Star Highway. and follow around curve. Located to the right of the only Stop sign on North Shore Drive. $10 per trip parking fee (credit card or cash).

Mandigo Farms, Inc.

Michigan Strawberries, u-pick or picked. We supply containers. First few weeks in June. Open daily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Mandigo Farms... since 1955. We have picnic tables with umbrellas. Bring a lunch and make a day of it. We are also one block from 3 Mile Lake. There is a public beach for swimming and fun.

Maple Island

A great place for picnics and family fun! New swing sets, a climbing gym, grills, picnic pavilion, and bathrooms. Public beach. No lifeguard on duty.

Newcome Beach

From I-196: Exit 22, turn west off of exit ramp onto North Shore Drive. Cross Blue Star Highway and follow around curve. Located on the right side of the street. Street parking only.

North Beach

Beach is ADA accessible, has a concession stand, picnic area, play equipment, restrooms, and beach volleyball courts. $10 per trip parking fee (credit card or cash) or $30 for a weekly pass.  

North Beach Concession Stand

This beach concession stand has a great selection of food! Hot dogs, Polish sausage, brats, shredded BBQ pork sandwich, nachos, and popcorn. Also 16 flavors of Sherman's ice creams. Soft serve ice cream, root beer floats, soft drinks, shaved ice drinks (lots of flavors), and freshly squeezed lemonade! T-shirts, sunglasses, beach toys, etc. Volleyballs/nets are available for rent.

Oak Street Beach

From I-196: Exit 22, turn west off of exit ramp onto North Shore Drive. Cross Blue Star Highway and follow around curve. Located two blocks from Newcome Beach, on the right. Parking lot is for those with a beach sticker parking pass only--$10 per day

Packard Park & Beach

From I-196: Exit 22, turn west off of exit ramp onto North Shore Drive. Cross Blue Star Highway and follow around curve. Located 6 blocks on right. Park has grills, picnic tables, deck overlooking Lake Michigan, and a large shaded grassy area. $10 per trip parking fee (credit card or cash).

Pilgrim Haven

Pilgrim Haven Natural Area offers a beautiful sample of lakeshore habitats. A barrier-free concrete walk to the beach allows people of all abilities to reach the shore. One-third mile of easy trail through woods and meadows that leads to Lake Michigan overlooks and barrier-free paved access to the beach. Swimming. Wildlife Viewing. Hiking. Snowshoeing. Canoeing/Kayaking.

 

South Beach

South Beach is ADA accessible, has grills, picnic area, play equipment, restrooms, and our big, red lighthouse. $10 per trip parking fee (credit card or cash) or $30 for a weekly pass.  

South Haven's Historic Lighthouse

For over 100 years the lighthouse has guarded the entrance of the Black River. Thousands of South Haven lighthouse fan photos have circled the globe!

Splash Pad

Our incredible new lakefront splash pad provides a wonderful alternative water play environment for kids and families! Modeled after the Michigan Maritime Museum's tall ship Friends Good Will, our splash pad will provide kids with great memories and experiences. Located just east of South Beach on the Black River channel.

Van Buren State Park

Park has biking, hiking, and metal detecting. There is a beach, picnic area with shelter, playground, and restrooms. Out of state car parking for the day is $11, Michigan residents can purchase the Recreation Passport for $11 (annual pass for all Michigan State Parks), or parking is free if you already have the Recreation Passport. An out of state annual parking pass is $32.

Woodman Beach

From I-196: Exit 22, turn west off of exit ramp onto North Shore Drive. Cross Blue Star Highway and follow around curve. Located on Woodman Street, south of Dyckman Beach. $7 per trip parking fee (cash only).