Ottawa Beach
4.7★ · 131 Google ratings, Michigan
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
240 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Length
550 yd of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 1% of 67 over the limit · 2025
Map of Ottawa Beach
1
1Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for sunsets and boating views
The beach sits next to the harbor with constant sailboat and ship traffic, plus excellent lighthouse views from shore.
Arrive early on weekends
The parking lot fills by mid-morning on busy days, with 30-40 minute entry lines on holidays and weekends.
Leave before closing time
The park gates close at 10pm sharp and staff check licenses at the exit.
Expect cold water year-round
Lake Michigan water stays cold even in summer, with visitors reporting it as freezing in April and May.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the E
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 8:14 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Michigan 49424
🌊 Water 240 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Ottawa Beach?
240 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ottawa Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
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