Silver Beach Amusement Park
Silver Beach County Park is a park located in St. Joseph, Michigan at the mouth of the St. Joseph River. Expect 68–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to September.
A theme park inside St. Joseph
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Joseph
Silver Beach Amusement Park is inside St. Joseph, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Chicago
Chicago is about 64 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Each month’s highs and lows around Silver Beach Amusement Park are below.
Silver Beach Amusement Park
Silver Beach County Park is a park located in St. Joseph, Michigan at the mouth of the St. Joseph River. It was formerly Silver Beach Amusement Park, an amusement park, which operated between 1891 and 1971.
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- Theme park
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- 1.5K a year
Places to stay near Silver Beach Amusement Park
Rooms are nearest in St. Joseph (10) and Benton Township (17).
Hagar Township
3,173 people · 22% vacation homes
8 mi northeast of Silver Beach Amusement Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Silver Beach Amusement Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | in town | — | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 7,893 | $299K | C |
| Benton Township | 5 mi east | 5 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 campground | 14,228 | $149K | D− |
| Lincoln Township | 7 mi south | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 14,814 | $299K | B+ |
| Hagar Township 22% vacation homes | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,173 | $238K | — |
| Chikaming Township 53% vacation homes | 19 mi south | 30 min | 20 3 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,752 | $367K | B+ |
| South Haven 32% vacation homes | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 22 8 hotels · 1 motel · 9 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 4,002 | $454K | D− |
| Benton Harbor | 2 mi east | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,803 | $77K | D− |
| St. Joseph Township | 3 mi south | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 9,703 | $249K | B |
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Straight-line miles.
Getting there
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Good to know about Silver Beach Amusement Park
Is Silver Beach Amusement Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Silver Beach Amusement Park in St. Joseph?
Yes. It’s inside St. Joseph, MI.
When is the best time to visit Silver Beach Amusement Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
How far is Silver Beach Amusement Park from Chicago?
About 64 miles west of Chicago, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Silver Beach Amusement Park?
South Bend (SBN), about 29 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 69 miles.
Where should I stay near Silver Beach Amusement Park?
Benton Township (5 mi, 17 places to stay), St. Joseph (in town, 10 places to stay) and Lincoln Township (7 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips from St. Joseph
Questions and tips go in St. Joseph’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.