1. Benzie State Park offers a variety of swimming options in Michigan.
2. The park features miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan for open water swimming.
3. There are designated swim areas with lifeguards on duty during peak summer months.
4. For those seeking calm waters, Lower Herring Lake is also available within the park boundaries for leisurely swims.
5. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling and explore underwater ecosystems at both locations as well.
Anglers can enjoy fishing in the Platte River for salmon, steelhead trout and brown trout. Lake Michigan offers coho salmon, chinook salmon and lake trout opportunities. Betsie Bay is perfect for perch or walleye catches.