73°
Mostly Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
86 /100
ideal
86 Sunbathe
88 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
NW
Rain
7%
Today
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 09 AM · burn in ~100m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 10 AM
Tomorrow
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
41 #/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
9:25 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
73°
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
27%
71
77°
Mostly Sunny
7%
85
84°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
79
91°
Mostly Sunny
4%
75
92°
Sunny
2%
75
92°
Sunny
11%
75
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Warren Dunes State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Warren Dunes State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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