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Oval Beach
4.6★ · 2,075 Google ratings · Saugatuck, Michigan
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Kids reported
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 180 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
750 yd of shoreline
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
1 of 16 samples over the EPA limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Oval Beach
1
1Restrooms180 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Parking fee
Day Pass, sold at beach only. $15 City of Saugatuck tax payers, sold at City Hall only. $20 Season Pass, sold at City Hall and beach. $75 saugatuckcity.com, 2026/09
Who may park
Residents by sticker, visitors pay saugatuckcity.com, 2026/09
Opening hours
Park is open from 8am through 10pm saugatuckcity.com, 2026/09
Lifeguard
No. The Oval Beach is swim at your own risk. saugatuckcity.com, 2026/09
Dogs
No dogs allowed from Memorial Day Weekend through September 30th saugatuckcity.com, 2026/09
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive by 10am on weekends
The parking lot fills by late morning on warm days, and the road becomes congested with no easy turnaround.
Bring insect repellent
Several visitors reported biting flies that can detract from an otherwise enjoyable visit, especially on certain days.
Parking costs 10 to 15 dollars
Day passes range from 10 to 15 dollars depending on current pricing, collected at the gate, and valid.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the E
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 8:13 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 690 Perryman St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 180 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Oval Beach?
120 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 Oval Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 180 ft from the listing.
When is Oval Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
