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    Lake Michigan

    Ludington State Park, Ludington, MichiganLakeYes, public swimming

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    Ludington State Park provides a buoyed public swim area on its Lake Michigan shoreline.

    Water
    Lake
    Swim hours
    Lake Michigan Beach House: May 15–October 15, daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; closed October 16–May 14.
    Facilities
    Restrooms, interpretive exhibits, concessions, accessible walkway and floating beach wheelchairs
    Dogs
    The pet-friendly Lake Michigan beach is between the beach house and the Big Sable River; pets must be on a 6-foot leash and under immediate control.
    Managed by
    Michigan Department of Natural Resources

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Ludington State Park is at 8800 W. M-116, Ludington.

    44.0325, -86.4856

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim in the buoyed swim area.
    • Keep pets on a 6-foot leash.
    • Keep pets under immediate control.

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    Questions about Lake Michigan

    Can you swim at Lake Michigan?

    Yes. A buoyed swim area is provided in the Lake Michigan day-use area at Ludington State Park.

    Are dogs allowed at Lake Michigan?

    The pet-friendly Lake Michigan beach is between the beach house and the Big Sable River; pets must be on a 6-foot leash and under immediate control.

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