Name: This beach is one of our top picks for catching the stunning Lake Michigan sunsets. The water can be a bit choppy on the south side of the pier, but it's perfect for a leisurely stroll along the shore. Restroom options are limited to porta potties, but there is ample parking available.
Item: Buttersville Beach
Rating: 8
Author: Mara Thompson

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Stearns Park Beach

Ludington 1.1 km

Very good

8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

5.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Ludington State Park Beach

Piney Ridge 3.8 km

Good

7.5

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Buttersville Beach

Buttersville 0.9 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Summit Park Beach

Meisenheimer Corners 2.9 km

Good

7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking

2.2 Amenities index

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Buttersville Beach

8 Mara Thompson

This beach is one of our top picks for catching the stunning Lake Michigan sunsets. The water can be a bit choppy on the south side of the pier, but it's perfect for a leisurely stroll along the shore. Restroom options are limited to porta potties, but there is ample parking available.