Warren dunes

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Looking for your next outdoor adventure? Check out Warren Dunes State Park!

Michigan is full of amazing sand dunes on the west side of the state. One of the best spots is Warren Dunes, which is a good alternative to Sleeping Bear Dunes if you live closer to Southwest Michigan.

"Breathtaking" doesn't even begin to describe it.

Enjoy the sandy beach and towering sand dunes at the Southeast corner of Michigan at Warren Dunes State Park. This beautiful state park in Sawyer, Michigan offers both modern and rustic camping options. Here is an honest review and guide with all the tips for visiting Warren Dunes State Park for your next family vacation. Numerous outdoor activities will keep kids occupied as you swim, catch a sunset at Lake Michigan, race down a sand dune or hike the 6 miles of trails.

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Warren Dunes - Michigan. Our children and some of our Grandchildren have climbed these dunes!

Warren Dunes State Park, located off Red Arrow Highway in Sawyer, is open all year round. Every season offers a new chance to explore nature, enjoy outdoor sports, take in scenic vistas and enjoy life's simple joys. The park is one of Michigan's most popular State Parks due to its miles of sandy beach, towering dunes and extensive trail system. Exploring the park's 1,952 acres is something that will take repeated trips to accomplish.

The Mt. Randal Loop is a combination of three trails and a shoreline walk that makes for a 4-mile trek and the best hike in this 1,952-acre park. This outing includes a bit of everything: a stroll along Lake Michigan, stretches through forests, knee-bending climbs up mountains of sand to sweeping views below. For visitors not familiar with Michigan’s dune country, the geology of this area can be intriguing. Along the hike you’ll be able to spot the different types of dunes from in this park…

Explore all the things to do in Sawyer, Michigan, over a weekend - enjoy Warren Dunes State Park, wine tasting, plus local shops and dining.

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Warren Dunes State Park, MI

Warren Dunes State Park is a short drive from Chicago, offering an amazing beach and sky high dunes!

Warren Dunes, Mount Randall. Always fun climbing to the top Camera Nikon D90 Exposure 0.002 sec (1/641) Aperture f/18.0 Focal Length 18 mm ISO Speed 250

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Warren Dunes State Park, Bridgman: See 447 reviews, articles, and 146 photos of Warren Dunes State Park, ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 6 attractions in Bridgman.

chicago is freezing. i'd love to go back to this.

Take the DNA of a national park, package it up smaller and spunkier, and you've got its state park sibling.