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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
Decent day for photography.
51°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 51°F air — too cold to enjoy the beach
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
53 /100
ok
42 Sunbathe
66 Walk
68 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
W
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
14 Good
Ozone · Upper Hudson Valley Region
Tomorrow
56°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:26 AM
Sunset
5:34 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
56°
Mostly Sunny
1%
54
56°
Mostly Sunny
0%
58
57°
Sunny
0%
61
57°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
55
49°
Chance Rain Showers
42%
20
47°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
39
What to Bring Today
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 51°F outside
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
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS