Photo of Ludington State Park Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Ludington State Park Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Ludington State Park Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Ludington State Park Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Ludington State Park Beach located in natural area

Photo of Ludington State Park Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.5

Good

Ludington State Park Beach

Ludington, United States

#64 out of 151 in Michigan

7.5

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Piney Ridge • 3.8 km

Map of beach

Pizza Restaurant Chuck Wagon Pizza

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

American Restaurant House of Flavors Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 4.5km

Cafe Cafe 106

9.2 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Table 14

9 - Excellent 4.6km

American Restaurant Old Hamlin Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Meal Takeaway Keeper's Fish Shack

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Sportsman's Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Blu Moon

8 - Very good 4.8km

Coffee Shop Red Rooster Coffee & Community

9.8 - Exceptional 4.8km

Park Ludington State Park Beach

60m

Park Cartier Park

2.7km

Park Ludington's Central Bark Park

2.7km

Hiking Area Cartier Park Pathway

3.3km

Park Memorial Tree Park

3.5km

Park Oriole Field

3.5km

Park Stearns Park

3.8km

Park Mason County Sculpture Trail

3.9km

Park Blodgett Park

4.4km

Sports Complex Ludington Skate Park

4.2km

Ice Cream Shop House of Flavors Inc

8.8 - Excellent 4.5km

Sandwich Shop Jimmy John's

6.4 - Pleasant 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Big Sable Point Lighthouse

150m

Museum Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

4.6km

Museum Sandcastles Children's Museum

4.7km

Museum Ludington pier

5.2km

Historical Landmark Ludington North Breakwater Light

4.4km

Historical Landmark Mason County Court House

4.9km

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About

Ludington State Park Beach is located on the Michigan lake and it is in the 64th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 214.5 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Piney Ridge settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Ludington State Park Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Ludington State Park Beach (Michigan) is located outside the Piney Ridge settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Ludington State Park Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Piney Ridge • 3.8 km

Map of beach

Pizza Restaurant Chuck Wagon Pizza

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

American Restaurant House of Flavors Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 4.5km

Cafe Cafe 106

9.2 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Table 14

9 - Excellent 4.6km

American Restaurant Old Hamlin Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Meal Takeaway Keeper's Fish Shack

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Sportsman's Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Blu Moon

8 - Very good 4.8km

Coffee Shop Red Rooster Coffee & Community

9.8 - Exceptional 4.8km

Park Ludington State Park Beach

60m

Park Cartier Park

2.7km

Park Ludington's Central Bark Park

2.7km

Hiking Area Cartier Park Pathway

3.3km

Park Memorial Tree Park

3.5km

Park Oriole Field

3.5km

Park Stearns Park

3.8km

Park Mason County Sculpture Trail

3.9km

Park Blodgett Park

4.4km

Sports Complex Ludington Skate Park

4.2km

Ice Cream Shop House of Flavors Inc

8.8 - Excellent 4.5km

Sandwich Shop Jimmy John's

6.4 - Pleasant 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Big Sable Point Lighthouse

150m

Museum Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

4.6km

Museum Sandcastles Children's Museum

4.7km

Museum Ludington pier

5.2km

Historical Landmark Ludington North Breakwater Light

4.4km

Historical Landmark Mason County Court House

4.9km

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Localities

Nearest

Piney Ridge • 3.8km

Main locality of province

Lansing • 214.5km

Transport

Airport

LDM • 11.5km

Bus Station

North Star Line Agency • 91.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Ludington State Park Beach?

The coastline of Ludington State Park Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Ludington State Park Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ludington State Park Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Ludington State Park Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Ludington State Park Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Ludington State Park Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Ludington State Park Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Ludington State Park Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Ludington State Park Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Ludington State Park Beach?

Ludington State Park Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ludington State Park Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ludington State Park Beach.

How far is the Ludington State Park Beach from parking?

The Ludington State Park Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Ludington State Park Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Ludington State Park Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Big Sable Point Lighthouse located in 2.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Ludington State Park Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Ludington State Park Beach is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 0°C and water 0°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Ludington State Park Beach (Michigan) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Ludington State Park Beach (Michigan) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.