Caseville County Park
Caseville, MI
Caseville County Park is the center of Caseville, a wide sandy beach on Saginaw Bay with volleyball courts, a playground, restrooms, and concessions. The waves are gentle and the swimming area is shallow. In August it becomes ground zero for the Cheeseburger in Caseville festival, which takes over the whole town.
The heart of Caseville's summer, though it's packed during the festival.
How we score beachesIf you're coming for Cheeseburger in Caseville, book a campsite months ahead. The 200 sites fill fast.
Parking at the county park.
The lot is close to the sand, with a short walk.
Saginaw Bay warms early and stays warm into September. The festival runs for about 10 days in mid to late August.
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