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Saugatuck Outdoor Guide

Find dunes, beaches, trails, lakeshore views, and weekend trip ideas near Saugatuck.

Nestled along the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan, Saugatuck combines artistic small-town charm with dramatic freshwater dunes. Scale Mount Baldhead, explore rugged coastal trails, or relax on world-famous Oval Beach.

Top Outdoor Destinations in Saugatuck

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

1,000-acre park featuring 2.5 miles of undeveloped shoreline and 13 miles of trails over 200-foot dunes.

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Oval Beach

Consistently ranked among the best freshwater beaches in the country, framed by rolling dunes and white sand.

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Mount Baldhead Park

302 wooden steps lead up to panoramic views of Saugatuck harbor and down to Oval Beach.

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