Hiking
Duck Lake State Park
4733 N Scenic Dr, Whitehall, MI · 5.6 mi away
Free
beachsandy beachswimming
Sandy beach Swimming Restrooms Picnic area
Why families like it
Warm, shallow Duck Lake on one side and Lake Michigan on the other — toddlers can paddle while big kids take the waves.
Season & hours
Day-use park, open year-round
Admission
Recreation Passport required
Water
Lake Michigan and Duck Lake
Beach & Swimming
- Sandy beach
- Swimming allowed
- Shallow, kid-friendly water
Things to Do
- Fishing
- Boardwalk
- Trails
- Dunes
- Scenic / sunset viewing
- Boat launch
- Kayak / paddleboard access
- Beach equipment rentals
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
- Picnic shelters
- Grills
For families
- Good for toddlers
- Yes
- Walk from parking
- Boardwalk tunnel connects the two sides
Current beach alerts
Swimming advisories, closures and water conditions change often — always check the official source before you go.
No active alerts found.
Official water quality and advisories: Michigan BeachGuard (EGLE)
Nearby fun
Reported issues
No issues reported. Nice!
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