Linden County Park
Linden, Michigan · on Byram Lake · Linden County Park
Verified · 4 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- Free
- SEASON
- Best in summer
About Linden County Park
Linden County Park is a Genesee County-owned park in Fenton Township, Michigan, just south of the City of Linden, built around 132-acre Byram Lake. Its designated swimming hole, Clover Beach, is a free, unguarded public beach operated seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, giving the area a close-to-home lake to swim in.
The park sits on the shore of Byram Lake, a roughly 132-acre lake in Genesee County west of Pine Lake and Silver Lake, and combines the beach with landscaped park grounds including ball diamonds, tennis courts, pavilions, picnic areas, a playground, and trails used for hiking in warmer months and cross-country skiing/sledding in winter.
Swimming at Linden County Park
Swimming is at Clover Beach, a developed, sandy public swimming beach on Byram Lake with no lifeguard on duty. A local guide describes Byram Lake as notably smaller and calmer than nearby lakes, which makes the swim area feel safer and more manageable for younger/less confident swimmers; visitors also bring their own kayaks and paddleboards.
How to get to this swimming hole
The park is located at 15349 S. Linden Road, Linden, MI 48451, in Fenton Charter Township just south of the City of Linden.
Parking: Paved parking lot with handicap parking spaces, per the official park page.
The hike in
Clover Beach is a drive-up beach: the paved parking lot connects directly to the beach, Pavilion 1, and restrooms via an ADA-accessible ramp, so no hike is needed to reach the water. The park separately maintains two general-recreation trails unrelated to beach access -- a 1.5-mile loop (~35 minutes) through the park's terrain, and a second trail through the center of the park described as suited for biking -- open all season, per the Genesee County Parks trails page.
Walk from the parking lot to the beach is short (flat, paved ramp); exact distance/time not stated in sources.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Clover Beach is a developed, sandy swim beach on small (~132-acre), calm Byram Lake, which local guides describe as feeling safer for younger/less confident swimmers than larger nearby lakes (Mott Lake, Holloway Reservoir). However, the official park page confirms there is no lifeguard on duty at any time, so supervision is on parents/guardians.
Parking
Free
Paved parking lot for the beach area with designated handicap spaces; admission to the park and beach is free, and no separate parking fee is stated on the official park page or aggregator listings.
Restrooms
Yes
Modern restrooms on-site, connected to the beach and Pavilion 1 by a paved ADA-accessible ramp/pathway from the parking area, per the official Genesee County Parks page.
Hours
Park: 8:00am to sunset daily (24 hours during suitable snowmobiling conditions in winter). Clover Beach specifically: 8:00am-8:00pm daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, unguarded. The Byram Lake boat launch is free but per the official page runs on a limited spring/fall schedule (Friday-Sunday, last two weekends of April and first two weekends of October, 8:00am-sunset); regular summer boat-launch hours are not separately stated on the page.
On the water
Locals note the lake is suitable for kayaking and paddleboarding if visitors bring their own equipment (no rental confirmed on-site). The official park page confirms a free public boat launch on Byram Lake, but does not state horsepower, motor, or no-wake restrictions, so motorized-boat rules are left unverified rather than guessed.
What regulars say
Locals describe Byram Lake/Clover Beach as smaller and calmer than nearby Mott Lake or Holloway Reservoir, making it feel safer for younger swimmers, and call it 'one of the closest lake beaches to Fenton and Linden,' suggesting it works well as a convenient weekday, lower-crowd option; regulars also recommend checking Michigan EGLE's beach water-quality advisory page before visiting.
Linden County Park: FAQ
Does Linden County Park charge a fee?
Free admission to Clover Beach; the Byram Lake boat launch is also free.
Is Linden County Park kid friendly?
Clover Beach is a developed, sandy swim beach on small (~132-acre), calm Byram Lake, which local guides describe as feeling safer for younger/less confident swimmers than larger nearby lakes (Mott Lake, Holloway Reservoir). However, the official park page confirms there is no lifeguard on duty at any time, so supervision is on parents/guardians.
Do I need to hike to reach Linden County Park?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Linden County Park?
Paved parking lot for the beach area with designated handicap spaces; admission to the park and beach is free, and no separate parking fee is stated on the official park page or aggregator listings.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Linden County Park?
Locals note the lake is suitable for kayaking and paddleboarding if visitors bring their own equipment (no rental confirmed on-site). The official park page confirms a free public boat launch on Byram Lake, but does not state horsepower, motor, or no-wake restrictions, so motorized-boat rules are left unverified rather than guessed.
When is the best time to visit Linden County Park?
Summer (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) for swimming, per official beach operating dates.
What are the rules at Linden County Park?
Beach open 8:00am-8:00pm daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; no lifeguard on duty. No alcohol, marijuana, or illegal substances permitted. Tents and inflatables (e.g., bounce houses) are not permitted on the beach side. Overall park hours are 8:00am to sunset daily (24 hours during suitable snowmobiling conditions in winter).
What water body is Linden County Park on?
Linden County Park is on Byram Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
