SOUTH HAVEN, MI — Safety flags are being placed at city beaches for the summer months beginning Friday, May 15, South Haven Area Emergency Services said.South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) places flags of different colors on the beaches to correspond with the conditions of Lake Michigan, as determined by the National Weather Service. Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Interested in helping us keep our beaches clean? Here's your state by state guide to everything you need to know before you go Located in Grand Haven, Michigan, Grand Haven State Park Beach is a 48-acre state park with a stunning view and beach access to Lake Michigan and the Grand River and harbor.

Without lifeguards on duty to watch over those who choose to swim in Lake Michigan, experts are worried that keeping Chicago beaches closed could be a recipe for disaster. Visit the Pets page to see which beaches allow pets.

South Haven beaches open with safety flags, social distancing signs. But consider this: Three of Chikaming Township’s small beaches in southwest Michigan are closed because of erosion and high water (Cherry, Pier and Harbert), and the others don’t have parking. Walk the Black River Boardwalk that lines the channel from Lake Macatawa to Lake Michigan, sit and watch the boats come and go, cast a line and fish, or take a walk out on the pier to catch the perfect sunset.

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17 beaches across Michigan are closed or have contamination advisories Updated Jun 12, 2020; Posted Jun 12, 2020 Check this list before you head off to the beach. This beach is truly family gathering spot. Fair?Copyright © Issue Media Group.

Social distancing will be "very important" to prevent COVID-19 spread.

Despite what you may have heard, America's beaches are open this summer. Just with a few conditions. Nice … One of Michigan’s most popular beaches! Rock hunting is a favorite pastime of beachgoers headed to Lake Michigan.

Since the start of the coronavirus emergency, the DNR closed or strictly limited access to many sites and facilities -- all in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of customers and staff. Rip currents are especially prevalent and dangerous along the piers.A yellow flag means there is a moderate surf and/or currents. Island Lake and Bald Mountain ranges, operated by Michigan Shooting Centers, are open with revised hours and restrictions, please see individual web pages for information.

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South Haven beaches open with safety flags, social distancing signs. Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville shooting ranges are open with the following restrictions: It includes water sampling results and daily updates on which beaches are under advisories or have been closed.The data covers more than 1,200 public beaches as well as 540 private ones.This week, the bulk of the closures and contamination advisories are for Grand Traverse and Leelanau county beaches that dot the east and west arms of Grand Traverse Bay. Shooting Ranges DNR-staffed ranges. This scene is in many places along Lake Michigan, but tourists can still find beaches to walk. Algonac shooting range at Algonac State Park is open with range hours from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Please note, the visitor centers at Oden State Fish Hatchery and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery are open.

All rights reserved.A view of the lighthouse at Silver Beach in St. Joseph.