Trip planning · Michigan · Updated August 2026
Beaches near Detroit — grades and where to stay
10 beaches within 50 miles of Detroit, 10 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (1 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Detroit
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Detroit — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Detroit
Prices for Oct 2–4, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
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Beaches near Detroit
How to pick a beach near Detroit
Closest to town
- Belle Isle Beach — 3.6 mi · Grade C
- St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach — 16.2 mi · Grade F
- H.C.M.A. - Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach — 20.9 mi · Grade C
- Walter And Mary Burke Park Beach — 28.7 mi · Grade B
Graded beaches within 50 miles
Sterling State Park
View Sterling State Park →31.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Walter And Mary Burke Park Beach
View Walter And Mary Burke Park Beach →28.7 mi · Grade B (Good)
Chrysler Park Beach
View Chrysler Park Beach →49.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
Belle Isle Beach
View Belle Isle Beach →3.6 mi · Grade C (Fair)
H.C.M.A. - Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach
View H.C.M.A. - Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach →20.9 mi · Grade C (Fair)
South Bass Island State Park
View South Bass Island State Park →48.7 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Luna Pier City Beach
View Luna Pier City Beach →41.4 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Maumee Bay State Park (Erie))
View Maumee Bay State Park (Erie)) →47.8 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1 of the 10 beaches within 50 miles of Detroit carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Detroit, Michigan are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Detroit currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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