Silver Beach County Park

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COVID-19 cOUNTY PARK UPDATE:

When the beach is busy and the parking lot is approx. half full, the parking lot will temporarily be closed to incoming vehicles. Please know that Silver Beach is very busy during that time. People are strongly encouraged to find a different beach or park to go to during busy times. Social distancing remains important during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Use common sense wherever you choose to go. If the location is too busy for your comfort, go to a different place or stay home.   

Visitors can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by:
- Keeping distance from other park visitors (at least 6 feet or more).
- Follow the directions and posted signage when using the restrooms.
- Wear a face covering inside the restroom buildings.
- Wash hands before, during and after visiting the park.
- Stay home if you or a member of your household is sick.
- Limit play on the playground if the playground is busy.
- Pick up your own trash and put it in the waste bin.
- If the park is too busy for your comfort, please go elsewhere or stay home.

The Whirlpool Compass Fountain/Splash Pad is owned and operated by the City of St. Joseph. Follow the City of St. Joseph Facebook page for updates about the splash pad.

Description

Silver Beach County Park is located in St. Joseph, Michigan at the mouth of the St. Joseph River. Silver Beach County Park features a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan and public access to the South Pier. Of the Park’s 2,450 feet of Lake Michigan frontage, approx. 1,600 feet are dedicated for a public swimming area in the summer months. Silver Beach became a Berrien County Park in the early 1990s, and many improvements have been made over the years to make it a premier tourist destination in Southwest Michigan.

Silver Beach County Park

Park Hours

The Park is open from 5 a.m. to Dusk, daily. Vehicles must leave the parking lot upon closing. Over-night parking is not allowed. The Park is open year-around. 

Fees

  • Daily Parking Fee at Silver Beach: $6 per vehicle for Berrien County residents; $12 per vehicle for non-Berrien County residents. 
  • Purchase an Annual Entrance Permit for only $35, regardless of residency. 
  • Parking space at Silver Beach is on a first come first serve basis.
  • There is no cost to walk into the park.

* Please note: Silver Beach County Park is a County Park. The Michigan State Park Recreation Passport does NOT pertain to this County Park. 

Buses, RVs, and Large Vehicles

Large vehicles, including school busses, must pay for the number of spaces taken up by the vehicle and surrounding set up, if any. $6 per parking space for Berrien County residents; $12 per parking space for non-Berrien County residents. Receipts are available. Overnight parking is prohibited. Vehicles must be out of the parking lot upon park closing.

life saving water safety tips

RESPECT THE MASSIVE POWER OF LAKE MICHIGAN

View Great Lakes Beach Hazard Statement that is updated daily by the National Weather Service to learn about conditions of the lake.

View Life Saving Water Safety Resources about how to escape drowning and how to maneuver if you are caught in a Rip Current. 

General Safety Rules to Follow:
- Know how to swim before going in the lake.
- "Stay Dry When Waves are High": waves can generate dangerous currents.
- Never swim alone.
- Stay away from the pier or other structures.
- Watch children closely at all times.

View the Silver Beach Live Camera

GB-Silver Beach WebCam

Contact Us

  1. Silver Beach County Park

    Email Silver Beach

    Physical Address
    101 Broad Street
    St. Joseph, MI 49085


    Directions

    Mailing Address
    701 Main Street
    St. Joseph, MI 49085

    Phone: 269-982-0533

Features

PAVILIONS AND RENTAL FACILITIES

The Shadowland Pavilion and Dunes Pavilion are available to rent from mid-May through September. These pavilions are ideal locations for weddings, family celebrations, and group gatherings during the warmer months. Visit the Pavilion Rental page for more information.

PARK RULES

Alcohol is not allowed. Portable grills are not allowed. Pets must be on a leash and remain on the sidewalk (no pets in the water or on the sand or beach). Glass containers are not allowed. View the complete list of Silver Beach Rules (PDF) for a safe visit to Silver Beach County Park.

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