Are you looking for great beaches and lakes closer to home this summer? While many people think that the best beaches and lakes for swimming in Michigan are the Great Lakes to the north, and the sandy beaches to the west, I’m here to tell you that Southeast Michigan also hosts its fair share of outdoor beauty, beaches, lakes and water-related fun! The best part of all? Not a single shark!
After this spring and the ensuing pandemic, I think we’re all itching to practice a little social distancing in the great outdoors. I surveyed our readers, writers, and did a little digging to figure out the best beaches and swimming areas in and around Detroit. Lather up that sunscreen, pack up the kids, and let’s head for the beaches!
Beaches In + Around Detroit:
Camp Dearborn | Milford
Sterling State Park | Monroe
Groveland Oaks County Park | Holly
Seven Lakes State Park | Holly
Bald Mountain Recreation Area | Lake Orion
Independence Oaks County Park | Clarkston
Proud Lake Recreation Area | Commerce
Kensington Metropark | Milford
Belle Isle | Detroit
Lakeport Beach | Burtchville Township
Lakeshore Park | Novi
Jefferson Beach Marina | St. Clair Shores
Metro Beach Metropark | Lake St. Clair
Van Buren Park | Van Buren Township
Lakeside Beach | Port Huron
Brighton Recreation Area | Brighton
Lake St. Clair Metropark | Harrison Township
Martindale Beach | Milford
Spring Mill Pond Beach | Green Oak Township
Stony Creek | Shelby Township
Sterling State Park | Monroe
Thelma G. Spencer Park | Rochester Hills
Island Lake Recreation Area | Brighton
Lighthouse Beach and Park | Port Huron
Lexington Public Beach | Lexington
Mercer Beach | Walled Lake
