What is the water and sand quality of the Maple Bay Beach?

The coastline of Maple Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Maple Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Maple Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Maple Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.Maple Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Maple Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Maple Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Maple Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Maple Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Maple Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Maple Bay Beach.

How far is the Maple Bay Beach from parking?

The Maple Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Maple Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Maple Bay Beach is August. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature -1°C and water 1°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Maple Bay Beach

Elk Rapids, United States

6.9

#135 out of 151 in Michigan 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Yuba • 2.8 km

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5.4km

Park Rotary Park

5.6km

Park Yuchasz Walkway Garden

5.6km

Farm Chateau Grand Traverse

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Park Rotary Park Pavilion

5.6km

Park Jack Blesma Pavilion

5.6km

Restaurant Foundry Craft Grillery

8.4 - Very good 5.5km

Pizza Restaurant Chef Charles’

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Chef Chucks

9 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Cellar 152

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Bar Town Club Elk Rapids

8.6 - Excellent 5.6km

Chinese Restaurant Chang Express Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 5.6km

Restaurant Aiko Street Food

8.2 - Very good 5.7km

Mexican Restaurant Sabores Y Colores - Authentic Mexican and Fusion

9.2 - Excellent 5.7km

Restaurant The DAM Shop

9.2 - Excellent 5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Ice Cream Peddlers

8.8 - Excellent 5.5km

Convenience Store The River Street Market

8.8 - Excellent 5.6km

Bakery The Flour Pot Bakery and Coffeeshop

9.2 - Excellent 5.7km

Convenience Store truenorth

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Torch Lake Sandbar

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Casino Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

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About

Maple Bay Beach is located on the Michigan lake and it is in the 135th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 245.7 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Yuba settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.9 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Yuba • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Park Elk Rapids Day Park

4.1km

Park Norte Chain Hub

4.6km

Park Veterans' Memorial Park

5.3km

Park Elk Rapids Public Beach Access

5.4km

Park Rotary Park

5.6km

Park Yuchasz Walkway Garden

5.6km

Farm Chateau Grand Traverse

5.6km

Park Rotary Park Pavilion

5.6km

Park Jack Blesma Pavilion

5.6km

Restaurant Foundry Craft Grillery

8.4 - Very good 5.5km

Pizza Restaurant Chef Charles’

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Chef Chucks

9 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Cellar 152

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Bar Town Club Elk Rapids

8.6 - Excellent 5.6km

Chinese Restaurant Chang Express Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 5.6km

Restaurant Aiko Street Food

8.2 - Very good 5.7km

Mexican Restaurant Sabores Y Colores - Authentic Mexican and Fusion

9.2 - Excellent 5.7km

Restaurant The DAM Shop

9.2 - Excellent 5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Ice Cream Peddlers

8.8 - Excellent 5.5km

Convenience Store The River Street Market

8.8 - Excellent 5.6km

Bakery The Flour Pot Bakery and Coffeeshop

9.2 - Excellent 5.7km

Convenience Store truenorth

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Torch Lake Sandbar

9.8km

Casino Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

9.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Traverse City Public Beach

7.3 Good

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Traverse City State Park Beach

7.5 Very good

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Bryant Park Beach

7.7 Very good

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Sunset Park Beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Yuba • 2.8km

Main locality of province

Lansing • 245.7km

Transport

Airport

TVC • 15.7km

Bus Station

8th and Barlow • 15.6km

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Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

Valerie

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Best amazing Beach I've ever been to in my life.

Shawn Fankhauser

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

I love how big this place is. Lots of room to rock hunt and swim or just to relax in the sun

Andrea Stalf

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

This is a special place to enjoy the simpler things. It’s a beach and natural area that remains unspoiled. (I hope we can keep it that way.)

Yalc Kcin

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

5/5 Star The trails and beach are amazing and super well maintained. I've hiked on alot of trails and this one is marked well. The beach also offers rocks to look at and hunt!

Lauri Smith

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

One of my favorite beaches to walk.