Miners Beach - Shingleton,
Miners Beach Dog-Friendly Area in Shingleton, MI
Miners Beach is a stunning location on the Upper Peninsula near Shingleton that welcomes both dogs and their owners for a memorable outdoor experience. Known for its unique, thick sand and scenic rock formations, this beach offers breathtaking views and exciting natural features, making it a hidden gem for anyone looking for a pet-friendly outdoor adventure. The location is conveniently nestled between Miners Castle and Elliott Falls, providing rock hunting opportunities and a picturesque backdrop for your visit.
The beach features off-road parking, restrooms, and waste & recycle containers onsite. There are walkable trails, including a mile-long trail to Miners Castle Rock, perfect for leashed dog walks and hiking. While there are steps down to the sand and a wooden stairway to the beach, please note that these are not stroller or wheelchair accessible. The area is beautiful year-round, though it can get quite busy on weekends and holidays.
FAQ
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, there are restrooms on site.
- Where is the best place to park? Off-road parking is available, but spaces fill up quickly during busy weekends and holidays.
- Are there trash bins or waste stations provided? Yes, waste and recycle containers are provided on site.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, there is a walkable trail connecting Miners Beach to Miners Castle Rock, about a mile long with beautiful views.
- Is there a swimming area or pond for dogs? Yes, dogs and visitors can enjoy the beach and edge of the water, with opportunities for wading and swimming.
- Is the park open year-round? Yes, Miners Beach is open throughout the year, though it can be chilly during the off-season.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? No, the wooden stairway to the beach is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
- How busy does the park get on weekends? Miners Beach can get very busy during weekends and holidays, with parking sometimes unavailable at peak times.
Reviews
Beautiful beach. If you’re brave you can wade/swim along the edge of the rocks at the west end of the beach around the point. If you go about 200 feet, there is a sea cave you can climb through and get a view of Miner’s Castle.
The coolest sand is on miners Beach. It is thicker than normal sand so doesn’t blow all over and it is so pretty. Flat rocks with a over flow on another side of the sand that the kids really loved. You can also walk the rock wall to find caves with a rope to swing we didn’t go with the little ones but heard it was awesome.
Enjoyed watching a beautiful wedding which brought us to the beautiful Upper peninsula of Michigan.
Came during the off season and it was still beautiful just a bit chilly. Off-road parking, restrooms, and waste & recycle containers on site with stairs leading down to the beach. Walkable trail connecting to Miners Castle Rock. The beautiful trail is about a mile long with a somewhat steep elevation change about halfway. Passed family with children walking the trail as well.
This beach was absolutely stunning!!! Because it’s nestle right between Miners Castle and Elliott Falls, it has an abundance of rocks, if you are rock hunting. Beautiful stones! We went on a Saturday afternoon Labor day weekend and it was super packed. No parking at all. It was a short 5-10 minute hike to the beach. There’s also a wooden stairway to the beach, definitely not stoller or wheelchair accessible.
Absolutely beautiful beach. Short walk from the parking lot to steps down to the sand.