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Charles Mears State Park
400 W Lowell St, Pentwater, MI 49449
State park🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.7
1,310 reviews
At Pentwater's Charles Mears State Park, leashed dogs play on the designated pet area of the Lake Michigan beach. Amenities include water proximity, parking, and restrooms. Head straight to the marked pet section.
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- Park
- Charles Mears State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Pentwater, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 43.7811, -86.4406
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,310 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 5.9 / 10 — Decent
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
5.9/ 10
Decent
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,310 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Lake Michigan beach. Dogs allowed on leash on designated pet area of beach.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
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