Michigan Counties

Up in the northeastern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula sits Alcona County. Forests meet the shores of Lake Huron, great for nature lovers.

Alger County is up in the wild reaches of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It’s a place where nature reigns supreme, with Lake Superior shoreline.

Michigan’s lower peninsula is home to Allegan County, situated along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. The county seat is Allegan.

On the northeastern coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, you’ll find Alpena County. It’s where Thunder Bay meets Lake Huron.

Antrim County is up in northern Michigan. It’s part of the Lower Peninsula, sitting pretty along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.

Michigan’s lower peninsula is shaped like a mitten, and Arenac County sits right where the thumb meets the rest of the hand.

Baraga County is in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It’s on the shores of Lake Superior, giving you a front-row seat to Great Lakes scenery.

Barry County sits in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It’s a place of lakes, forests, and small towns. Hastings is the county seat.

Michigan’s thumb is home to Bay County at Saginaw Bay. This part of the Great Lakes State has a rich history tied to lumber and shipbuilding.

Benzie County sits in northern Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It’s small but mighty, with Lake Michigan lapping its western edge.

In the southwestern corner of Michigan, you’ll find Berrien County. It’s a place where Lake Michigan’s waves meet fertile farmland.

Branch County sits in southern Michigan, right on the Indiana border. Coldwater is the biggest town. Farms and forests cover a large area.

Michigan has a hidden gem in Calhoun County. It’s in the middle of the state’s southern border, about halfway between Detroit and Chicago.

Michigan’s southwestern corner is home to Cass County, a place with small-town charm and rural beauty. Cassopolis is the county seat.

Northern Michigan’s crown jewel, Charlevoix County, straddles both peninsulas. It’s a land of pristine beaches and crystal-clear lakes.