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Discover the Perfect Beach Getaway in Delta County: Gladstone Beach and Escanaba Beach
Plan a summer getaway to Delta County, Michigan, for unforgettable memories at scenic, family-friendly beaches.
Finding the perfect place to spend a beach day feels effortless here. With more than 200 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline in Delta County, which includes the cities of Escanaba, Gladstone, and Rapid River, the water is always close by. Spend the day swimming, paddling, boating, casting a line, building sandcastles, playing a game of volleyball or relaxing in the sun with a good book.
Located near Ludington Park and downtown Escanaba.
Public restrooms, changing facilities and showers
Mobi-mat that provides wheelchair and stroller access to the water’s edge
A Mobi-chair is available on a first-come basis
ADA-accessible fishing pier
Lifeguards on duty from noon to 7 p.m.
Nearby boat launch
Located near Van Cleve Park and downtown Gladstone, parents love bringing the kids to play in the shallow, warm water that laps this sandy shore.
Public restrooms, changing facilities and showers
Concession stand
Hawaiian beach umbrellas
Water slide, skate park, volleyball court, baseball diamond and basketball court
Marina, boat launch and ADA-accessible fishing pier
Nearby lighthouse
This local’s favorite beach is perfect for swimming and playing in the sand.
Bathhouse and laundry facilities
Picnic area and playground
Shallow small-craft boat launch
Fishing on Lake Michigan and Bark River
Campground
Pack a picnic and beach gear and plan to spend several hours exploring this once-booming iron smelting town’s historic buildings before relaxing at the beach.
Visitor center, restrooms, picnic area
Scenic location for paddle sports, boating and sailing
Biking and hiking trails
Scuba diving and snorkeling in Snail Shell Harbor (a permit from the park office is required)
Campground
This beautiful, 678-acre park is 30 miles south of Escanaba and 25 miles north of Menominee.
Sandy beach is great for swimming and relaxing
Large picnic area and shelter with restrooms
Playground, volleyball courts
Campground
Pack food, water, and weather-appropriate clothing and a beach blanket or chair. It’s a long hike but worth it!
Sandy, swimming beach
Activities: river fishing and paddling
Note: NO shower or changing facilities
Park in the lot (surrounded by boulders) located to the east of Nahma on Ee 25.
Sandy beach
Quieter, less busy beach, great for relaxing
Note: NO shower, restrooms or changing facilities
Park at the Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area and walk to the beach.
Expansive sandy beach
Quieter, less busy beach, great for relaxing
Note: NO shower, restrooms or changing facilities
Great location for swimming, picnics, hiking or biking and paddling.
Picnic tables and playground
Great sunset viewing location
A short drive from Fayette Historic State Park
Note: NO shower or changing facilities
Set in a southern boreal forest near Lake Michigan, this Delta County campground offers access to the 2.7-mile Ninga Aki Pathway, featuring forest loops, boardwalks, and lakeshore views.
Rustic camping on Lake Michigan with 23 scenic sites, vault toilets, hiking trails, and boreal forest views—first-come, first-serve near Garden, MI.
Portage Marsh is a 600-acre coastal wetland complex on Lake Michigan in Delta County.
This 66-acre park on Big Bay de Noc in Michigan’s Garden Peninsula offers quiet beaches, summer picnics and lakefront access just 30 minutes south of US-2.
Plan a summer getaway to Delta County, Michigan, for unforgettable memories at scenic, family-friendly beaches.
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