Photo of Buttersville Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Buttersville Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Buttersville Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Buttersville Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Buttersville Beach and the settlement

Photo of Buttersville Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.3

Good

Buttersville Beach

Ludington, United States

#86 out of 151 in Michigan

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Buttersville • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Jamesport Brewing Company

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

American Restaurant Timbers Historic Bar & Grill of Ludington

8 - Very good 1.7km

Breakfast Restaurant Brenda’s Harbor Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Barbecue Restaurant The Q Smokehouse

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Bar Ludington Pub

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Coffee Shop Red Rooster Coffee & Community

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Blu Moon

8 - Very good 2km

Restaurant Sportsman's Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 2km

American Restaurant House of Flavors Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Park Buttersville Park

50m

Park Peter Copeyon Park

1.1km

Park Ludington Fish Cleaning Station

1.1km

Park Pere Pointe Village

1.5km

Park Waterfront Park

1.7km

Park Rotary Park

2.1km

Park Blodgett Park

2.4km

Park Leveaux Park

2.5km

Park Mason County Sculpture Trail

2.5km

Sports Complex Ludington Skate Park

2.2km

Ice Cream Shop House of Flavors Inc

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Sandwich Shop Jimmy John's

6.4 - Pleasant 2.9km

Museum Ludington pier

1.3km

Museum Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

1.8km

Museum Sandcastles Children's Museum

2.1km

Historical Landmark Mason County Court House

2km

Historical Landmark Ludington North Breakwater Light

2.2km

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About

Buttersville Beach is located on the Michigan lake and it is in the 86th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 203.8 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Buttersville settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Buttersville Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Stearns Park Beach, which has a rating of 8.

Buttersville Beach is located in Michigan within Buttersville, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

7.3 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Buttersville • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Jamesport Brewing Company

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

American Restaurant Timbers Historic Bar & Grill of Ludington

8 - Very good 1.7km

Breakfast Restaurant Brenda’s Harbor Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Barbecue Restaurant The Q Smokehouse

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Bar Ludington Pub

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Coffee Shop Red Rooster Coffee & Community

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Blu Moon

8 - Very good 2km

Restaurant Sportsman's Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 2km

American Restaurant House of Flavors Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Park Buttersville Park

50m

Park Peter Copeyon Park

1.1km

Park Ludington Fish Cleaning Station

1.1km

Park Pere Pointe Village

1.5km

Park Waterfront Park

1.7km

Park Rotary Park

2.1km

Park Blodgett Park

2.4km

Park Leveaux Park

2.5km

Park Mason County Sculpture Trail

2.5km

Sports Complex Ludington Skate Park

2.2km

Ice Cream Shop House of Flavors Inc

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Sandwich Shop Jimmy John's

6.4 - Pleasant 2.9km

Museum Ludington pier

1.3km

Museum Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

1.8km

Museum Sandcastles Children's Museum

2.1km

Historical Landmark Mason County Court House

2km

Historical Landmark Ludington North Breakwater Light

2.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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7.7 Very good

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Fifth Avenue Beach Fifth Avenue Beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Buttersville • 910m

Main locality of province

Lansing • 203.8km

Transport

Airport

LDM • 4.5km

Bus Station

North Star Line Agency • 79.6km

Train Station

Pere Marquette Station • 98.5km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

Ethan R

10 Exceptional

I wouldn't exactly describe it as a park, but more of a beach. That being said, it's a stunning beach with a clean and picturesque view of the Ludington lighthouse. There are no playground facilities, and the only restroom options are porta potties.

March 2024

Arielle Quinn

8 Very good

This beach is one of our top picks for catching the stunning Lake Michigan sunsets. The water can be a bit choppy on the south side of the pier, but it's perfect for a leisurely stroll along the shore. Restroom options are limited to porta potties, but there is ample parking available.

March 2024

Zephyra Lysont

10 Exceptional

The beach is located in a nice small park with convenient parking right next to it. The beach is easily accessible and there are two porta potties available in the parking lot. However, aside from that, there are no other amenities. The park side of the beach connects to the Buttersville campground beach, which tends to be less crowded.

March 2024

Luna Everhart

10 Exceptional

This beach is a hidden gem. It's just a short walk from your campsite and is dog-friendly.

March 2024

Sylvia Crest

10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed this beach because it was easy for my older dog to enjoy. The parking is right next to the beach area, they provide doggy bags, there are porta-potties available, and there are wooden stairs to the left that lead to a trail. Overall, it's a great spot.

March 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Buttersville Beach?

The coastline of Buttersville Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Buttersville Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Buttersville Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Buttersville Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Buttersville Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Buttersville Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Buttersville Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Buttersville Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Buttersville Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Buttersville Beach?

Buttersville Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Buttersville Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Buttersville Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Jamesport Brewing Company is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Buttersville Beach from parking?

The Buttersville Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Buttersville Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Buttersville Beach is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 0°C and water 0°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Buttersville Beach (Michigan) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Buttersville Beach (Michigan) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.