Lighthouse Beach at Silver Lake State Park

Current Water Quality

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This status is based on the latest sample. Swim Drink Fish Canada - Great Lakes Guide updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available.

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Lighthouse Beach at Silver Lake State Park is sampled Monthly from June 27th to September 10th.

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About Lighthouse Beach at Silver Lake State Park

Lighthouse Beach at Silver Lake State Park is located across the lake from the famous Silver Lake sand dunes. Facilities include a boat launch, picnic tables, fishing, hiking trails, and restroom facilities. A day pass is required to use the beach area.

Source Information

Recreational public beaches in Michigan are tested several times a week, typically from May to September. However, some beaches are tested bi-weekly or monthly. Officially, the water should be clean for swimming from May 1 to October 31. Michigan beaches are posted when the geometric mean of 3 samples collected at the same time exceeds 300 E. coli / 100 ml or when the geometric mean of 5 samples collected over 30 days exceeds 130 E. coli / 100 ml.