Pet Friendly Beaches in Michigan

Zoll Street beach has come highly recommended! Dogs are welcome off-leash. Located at the western edge of Wequetonsing. Excellent beach area as well as sandy & grassy areas. Also has picnic tables.

Pets are welcome on the the south side of the beach at Esch Road (south of Empire), on the south side of Peterson Beach and on Empire Beach. Dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.

The park has a special pet swimming area which is located by the playground. Pets need to be leashed and cleaned up after. The park is located seven miles south of Cheboygan and 25 miles from the Mackinac Bridge.

There is a special designated area where dogs can go in the water. It is near campsite lot number 42, off Road 1 - at the west end of the park. This road leads to the beach and dog run. Pets must be on-leash.

Dogs are welcome however they must be on-leash while on the beach and hiking trails. The one mile beach is located along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. As always, be sure to clean up after your pet.

Grand Haven boasts a pristine city beach area! Dogs are permitted on the City Beach south of the southerly swim buoy.

There is an off-leash dog park in this beach.

The off-leash dog beach is located on the beach along the northern part of the park.

They have two separate beach areas...one for people and one for dogs. Signs are posted.