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SAUNATY at NORTH BEACH PARK
90 Minutes • Lake Michigan Cold Plunge • Wood-Fired Saunas
In Partnership with Ottawa County Parks and Recreation
SAUNATY at North Beach Park is presented in partnership with Ottawa County Parks and Recreation. Twenty percent of event proceeds supports this beautiful park.
By joining us, you're helping care for the shoreline and public spaces that make this experience possible.
What It Is
Come experience the magic of wood-fired sauna on the shores of Lake Michigan! Whether you're a seasoned sauna enthusiast or trying it for the first time, SAUNATY invites you to slow down, warm up, and experience something a little different at North Beach Park this November.
Inspired by the traditional Finnish sauna experience, we alternate between intense heat, cold water, and periods of rest. You'll warm up in a wood-fired sauna heated to around 200°F, step outside to cool off in the crisp November air or take a refreshing dip in Lake Michigan, then rest, hydrate, and repeat.
This hot-cold-rest cycle is the heart of the experience. It's a chance to disconnect from the daily noise, reconnect with nature, share some good company, and leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and vividly awake. No experience necessary, and cold plunging is always optional.
Real heat. Cold lake water. Crisp November air. Wide horizon. Two wood-fired saunas and one big lake.
Come for the heat. Stay for the feeling.
The 90-Minute Format
You are not in the sauna for 90 minutes straight!
The flow is simple:
Sauna → Lake → Rest → Hydrate → Repeat
Most guests complete three to four relaxed hot-cold cycles, but you can do more or less. Sauna rounds typically last 15–20 minutes. There is no required duration or number of rounds.
Listen to your body and step out whenever it stops feeling good. This isn't a toughness contest.
We stagger session start & end times and allow time for guests to change, exit, and for us to clean and reset. Please be mindful of your scheduled session time. There are clocks located by the sauna door near the floor.
The Experience
Heat up in the sauna, cool off in Lake Michigan or the fresh air, rehydrate, and repeat at your own pace.
November brings colder water, dramatic skies, fewer people, and a quiet shoreline. Cold plunging is always optional. You can enjoy the full sauna experience without entering the lake.
High waves, strong currents, wind, or other hazardous conditions may limit or suspend lake access. Safety comes first.
The Saunas
We operate two translucent, wood-fired NorthUp Curve XL saunas, custom-built by professional sauna builders in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Their translucent exteriors, panoramic lake-facing windows, 100% red cedar interiors, Finnish-style dry heat, and controlled steam create an open, spacious experience.
The details:
Two wood-fired saunas
Six bookable seats per sauna
Temperatures typically around 200°F, plus or minus 15°
Upper benches are hottest; lower benches offer milder heat and lake views
Fresh-air ventilation exchanges the sauna's air approximately every four minutes
Background music and a friendly, social atmosphere
Steam etiquette: One ladle of water on the stones every 5–10 minutes is generally plenty. Heavy, frequent pours can cool the stones and reduce steam.
Community Sauna & Private Sessions
SAUNATY is a shared, community sauna experience.
Come solo, bring a friend, or meet a few new ones. Sessions are friendly and social, but there's no pressure to chat.
To reserve a sauna privately, book all six seats. If you're booking for fewer than six people, reserve the remaining seats using placeholder names such as empty1, empty2, etc.
Private groups may accommodate a seventh guest with prior approval and a completed online waiver.
Location
📍 North Beach Park
18775 N Shore Dr
Spring Lake, MI 49456
🌊 Direct access to Lake Michigan
We'll be set up near the shoreline with our two mobile saunas.
Restrooms
The North Beach Park restrooms are closed for the season.
Please use the restroom building at Ottawa Sands Park, about ½ mile up the road from North Beach Park.
Enter Ottawa Sands Park.
The restroom building is in the first parking lot on the right.
The building is heated and relatively new.
Purified drinking water and vending machines are available.
We recommend stopping there before your session, especially in colder weather.
Pricing
$39 per person for 90 minutes
Plus applicable processing fees.
How It Works
⏰ Arrive 5–10 minutes early for check-in and changing.
📝 Online liability waiver required. If you registered through our booking system, you've already completed it.
💳 Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance receive a full refund.
📋 Full session? Join the waitlist. We often have cancellations, or people switch between time slots.
During your session:
Check in and change in the designated area. Private changing tents are available when wind conditions permit.
Store belongings in the provided totes and keep your water bottle outside the sauna.
Enjoy the sauna at your own pace.
Cool down outside or enter Lake Michigan if conditions permit. Use the buddy system if dark (never too old for that!)
Rest, hydrate, and repeat as desired.
Please leave enough time to collect your belongings and change before the next group begins.
What to Bring
🩱 Swimsuit or comfortable athletic clothing suitable for sweating and getting wet.
💧 Plenty of drinking water.
⚡ Electrolytes, optional.
🏖 Beach towel for drying off.
🧥 Warm, dry clothes, bathrobe, or changing poncho.
🩴 Sandals or Crocs.
🧦 Cold plunge socks or neoprene surf boots, highly recommended as the lake cools.
🧢 Winter hat and warm layers for before and after your session.
You WILL sweat. You MAY get very cold. Plan accordingly.
What We Provide
🔥 Two wood-fired saunas heated to approximately 200°F (head level top bench; lower seats are milder)
🧢 Freshly laundered, detergent/scent-free sauna hats and seat towels
🚿 Private changing tent(s), weather and wind permitting
🪑 Benches and storage totes
🎵 Vibey background music at a low volume
📸 Photos and videos on request. Tag us on Instagram @saunaty_mi!
🌊 One enormous natural cold plunge, courtesy of Lake Michigan
Safety & Sauna Etiquette
🚪 Hold onto the sauna door when opening or closing it, especially in windy conditions.
🌿 Essential oils may be used lightly in the steam water.
🚨 Carbon monoxide detectors are present, and the saunas use fresh-air ventilation.
🧼 Surfaces are periodically sanitized with our hydrogen-peroxide cleaning solution.
🚫 Avoid scented deodorants, perfumes, lotions, and other fragrances. Rinse beforehand when possible.
💍 Remove jewelry and footwear before entering. Leave valuables at home or locked in your vehicle.
🍺 No alcohol or recreational drugs before or during sessions.
🔥 Staff handles all firewood loading and stove adjustments. Please don't operate the stove.
🧊 Cold plunging is optional. Never force yourself to stay in cold water or enter dangerous surf or currents. Avoid breath-holding or hyperventilation in the water.
❤️ If you have a cardiovascular condition, blood pressure concerns, or another condition affected by extreme temperatures, consult your healthcare professional before participating.
Listen to your body. If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, nauseated, unusually weak, or otherwise unwell, exit the sauna or water and notify staff.
November Weather & Lake Conditions
This is an outdoor event on Lake Michigan in late fall, so conditions can change quickly.
Wind, waves, water temperature, and weather may affect lake access, changing tents, and other amenities. We may modify or cancel activities if conditions become unsafe.
We're primarily here to sauna. Even if the lake is too rough for plunging, watching November waves from a 200°F sauna bench is pretty spectacular.
Reserve Early
We have just 6 bookable seats per time slot, and popular sessions fill quickly.
If your preferred session is full, join the waitlist. Cancellations happen.
Come solo. Bring a friend. Bring your favorite weirdos.
SAUNA IN NATURE.
BOOK YOUR SESSION:
https://www.saunaty.com/schedule
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