As you prepare for another weekend in Michigan, here are the beaches that are closed.

The weather doesn't look the best this weekend, but many people will still try and get in some beach time. Just be sure to check and see if your favorite beach is actually open before you pack up and head out.

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With over 1,000 beaches in the state, there is no shortage of fun in the sun. However, some Michigan beaches just always seem to be closed or have contamination warnings. Check out the list below of Michigan beaches that are closed or have advisories.

Michigan beaches that are closed or under contamination advisories as of 7/7/23 at 4:30 pm:

  • Lake St. Clair - St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach
    • Macomb County
    • Beach Closed
  • Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron - Singing Bridge Beach
    • Arena County
    • Contamination Advisory
  • Lake St. Helen - Richfield Township Public Fishing Site
    • Roscommon County
    • Contamination Advisory
  • Duck Lake - Axford Acres - Ramada Road
    • Oakland County
    • Beach Closed
  • Eagle Lake - Lakeland Estates
    • Oakland County
    • Beach Closed
  • Houghton Lake - Lakeview Waterfront Park
    • Roscommon County
    • Contamination Advisory
  • Sugarloaf Lake - Waterloo Recreation Area
    • Washtenaw County
    • Beach Closed
  • Lake Huron - Lexington Beach
    • Sanilac County
    • Beach Closed
  • Scotch Lake - Scotch Lake Residents
    • Oakland County
    • Beach Closed
  • Cass Lake - Cass Lake Committee Association
    • Oakland County
    • Beach Closed
  • Lake Michigan - North Beach Park
    • Ottawa County
    • Contamination Advisory
  • Saginaw Bay - Lake Huron - Arenac County Park
    • Arenac County
    • Contamination Advisory
  • Saginaw Bay - Lake Huron - Hammel Beach Road Access
    • Arenac County
    • Contamination Advisory
  • Muskegon River - Crawford Park
    • Osceola County
    • Contamination Advisory

To stay up to date on which beaches in Michigan are closed or that have contamination advisories, check the Michigan BeachGuard System here.

Keep in mind that this list was made on 7/7/23. You may want to check back to the Michigan BeachGuard System in the morning if one of the above beaches is your preferred destination. You never know, it could be open.

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