71°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
71
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
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
Safety
- NWS alert active — air quality alert issued july 18 at 11:36am edt by nws gaylord mi
75 /100
great
66 Sunbathe
78 Walk
75 Fossils
73 Photo
Best for walking today
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Atmosphere
Air Temp
71°F
Haze
Wind
10 to 15 mph
NW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 01 PM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Areas Of Smoke
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
9:22 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
78
80°
Areas Of Smoke then Patchy Smoke
53%
49
70°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
60%
11
65°
Mostly Sunny
8%
58
72°
Sunny
5%
76
73°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
40
What to Bring Today
Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.
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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Petoskey State Park today?
Petoskey 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 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
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS