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Emmet County, MI · Great Lakes
Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770
A mile of beach on Little Traverse Bay just outside Petoskey — one of the most reliable places on earth to find Petoskey stones (Michigan's state stone, 350-million-year-old fossilized Hexagonaria coral).
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 56 overnight. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Safety
- NWS alert active — special weather statement issued june 3 at 4:48am edt by nws gaylord mi
81 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
77 Fossils
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Weather alert in effect
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:48AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
W
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
9:22 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
74°
Rain Showers Likely
68%
58
71°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
60%
29
76°
Sunny
2%
84
80°
Sunny
3%
84
83°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use lot; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on the buoyed Lake Michigan swim beach (protected piping plover habitat). Permitted leashed on the shoreline south of the swim area, on trails, and in campgrounds.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Address
2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Petoskey State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Petoskey State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Petoskey State Park dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on the buoyed Lake Michigan swim beach (protected piping plover habitat). Permitted leashed on the shoreline south of the swim area, on trails, and in campgrounds.
Is there an entry fee at Petoskey State Park?
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Are there lifeguards at Petoskey State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Petoskey State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Petoskey State Park?
Amenities at Petoskey State Park include restrooms, showers, concession, kayak/SUP rentals, bike rentals, campgrounds, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Petoskey 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 Petoskey State Park located?
Petoskey State Park is in Emmet County, MI, at 2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770.
Nearby Beaches
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