Warren Dunes State Park
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Warren Dunes State Park provides 1,500 acres of recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. Its rugged dune formation, rising 260 feet above the lake, offers spectacular views and is excellent for hang gliding (permit is required). The park is home to 3 miles of shoreline, 6 miles of hiking trails and two popular campgrounds.
The unofficial gateway to Michigan’s state park system from the west, the park is home to an extensive network of richly forested dunes, large open dunes and interdunal wetlands. It also features significant bird diversity because it is a stopover location on a bird migration route.

Campgrounds
Trails
- Warren Dunes-Blue Jay Trail
- Trail Length: 0.75 (Miles)
- Warren Dunes-Cross-Country Ski Trail
- Trail Length: 3.00 (Miles)
- Warren Dunes-Golden Rod Loop
- Trail Length: 0.33 (Miles)
- Warren Dunes-Mt. Randall Trail
- Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)
- Warren Dunes-Nature Trail
- Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)
- Warren Dunes-Red Squirrel
- Trail Length: 0.66 (Miles)
- Warren Dunes-White Tail Trail
- Trail Length: 0.80 (Miles)
- Warren Dunes-Yellow Birch Loop
- Trail Length: 1.20 (Miles)
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A designated swim area is located along the day-use area on Lake Michigan. There are three 100-foot, accessible walkways between the day-use sidewalk and the water (please note the walkway doesn’t quite meet the water’s edge). There are also two beach/aqua wheelchairs available to borrow at the ranger station.
Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to the beach flag warning system in designated swim areas; red flags indicate the water is unsafe and no one should swim in or enter the water.
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Enjoy 3 miles of sandy shoreline stretching along Lake Michigan.
Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to the beach flag warning system in designated swim areas; red flags indicate the water is unsafe and no one should swim in or enter the water.