Brimley State Park in Michigan, USA - map, photos and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-30. Check linked official notices before travel.

Brimley State Park sits on Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Its sandy shore suits a beach stop, a picnic or watching freighters. Seasonal camping provides a longer stay beside the lake.

Watch the freighters from the lakeshore

The park has 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline and a viewing area facing Lake Superior and the St. Marys River. Look for passing freighters and the Canadian shore across the water.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Treat the beach as an unguarded swimming area

There are no lifeguards. Never swim alone, supervise children and use Coast Guard-approved life jackets where appropriate. Double red flags close water access: do not enter. Swim buoys normally remain from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, but weather can change installation dates. Without buoys, it is no longer a designated swim area. Read the state beach safety guidance before entering.

Keep pets outside the buoyed swim area

Pets may use shoreline outside the buoyed swimming area. Keep them on a six-foot leash under immediate control, and dispose of waste in a trash container.

Match your booking to the seasonal service

The campground and mini cabin have seasonal reservation dates. The cabin sleeps four, has electricity and no internal water; bring your own linens. Campground restrooms and showers are seasonal. The enclosed day-use pavilion accommodates up to 50 and can be reserved six months ahead. Reservations carry a nonrefundable fee of $8 online or $10 by phone. Review the operating-date table before choosing nights.

Reach the park from Brimley

The address is 9200 West 6 Mile Road, Brimley, MI 49715. From I-75 exit 386, take M-28 west seven miles, then M-221 toward Brimley for two miles. Turn onto 6 Mile Road and continue three-quarters of a mile to the entrance on the left.

Two separate outings west of Brimley

Point Iroquois Lighthouse, a Hiawatha National Forest visitor stop, is at 12942 West Lakeshore Drive; check seasonal visiting hours. For a longer regional drive, Tahquamenon Falls State Park offers Upper and Lower Falls viewpoints. Its Lower Falls mapping address is 6999 North Lower Campground Lane, Paradise.

Choose a beach or picnic visit

Watch ships from the observation area, use a picnic table or visit the sandy shore. A crushed-limestone path links the picnic shelter and viewing area. Swimming depends on current conditions, rather than a guarantee of safe water.

Day-use amenities and a shallow launch

The day-use area has restrooms, picnic tables, grills, a playscape and a paved boat ramp. The ramp has no courtesy dock or pier. Waves can leave the launch shallow, so check it before attempting to launch a boat.

About the Whitefish Bay park

A village gift in 1923

The Village of Brimley donated the initial land to the state in 1923. The park remains one of the Upper Peninsula’s older state parks, with about 100 acres along Whitefish Bay.

Contact

Call 906-248-3422 for park conditions. The official park page provides reservation links. For the vehicle-entry requirement, consult Recreation Passport information.