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Berrien County, MI · Great Lakes
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125
Three miles of southwest-Michigan Lake Michigan beach plus 260-foot dunes you can run down (Tower Hill is the climbing favorite). The closest big-dunes state park to Chicago — 90 minutes north — and accordingly busy on summer weekends.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
83°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
84 /100
great
82 Sunbathe
87 Walk
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
41 #/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
9:21 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Sunny
0%
85
89°
Sunny
0%
82
87°
Sunny
0%
82
85°
Sunny
3%
85
86°
Mostly Sunny
12%
80
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
43
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lot; MI Recreation Passport.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach (Pikes Peak Beach area). Permitted leashed on the dunes and elsewhere.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport.
Address
12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Warren Dunes State Park today?
Warren Dunes State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Warren Dunes State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach (Pikes Peak Beach area). Permitted leashed on the dunes and elsewhere.
Is there an entry fee at Warren Dunes State Park?
MI Recreation Passport.
Are there lifeguards at Warren Dunes State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Warren Dunes State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Warren Dunes State Park?
Amenities at Warren Dunes State Park include restrooms, showers, concession, campground, dunes for climbing.
When is the water warmest at Warren Dunes State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Warren Dunes State Park located?
Warren Dunes State Park is in Berrien County, MI, at 12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125.
Nearby Beaches
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