What is the water and sand quality of the Elk Rapids Day Beach?

The coastline of Elk Rapids Day 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 is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Elk Rapids Day Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Elk Rapids Day 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 Elk Rapids Day Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.Elk Rapids Day 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 Elk Rapids Day Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Elk Rapids Day 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 Elk Rapids Day Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Elk Rapids Day Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Elk Rapids Day Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Elk Rapids Day Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Foundry Craft Grillery is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Elk Rapids Day Beach from parking?

The Elk Rapids Day Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Elk Rapids Day Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Elk Rapids Day 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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Elk Rapids Day Beach

Elk Rapids, United States

6.9

#135 out of 151 in Michigan 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Elk Rapids • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Park Elk Rapids Day Park

50m

Park Norte Chain Hub

830m

Park Veterans' Memorial Park

1.2km

Park Elk Rapids Public Beach Access

1.3km

Park Yuchasz Walkway Garden

1.5km

Park Rotary Park

1.5km

Park Jack Blesma Pavilion

1.5km

Park Rotary Park Pavilion

1.5km

Park Park

1.5km

Restaurant Foundry Craft Grillery

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Chef Chucks

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Pizza Restaurant Chef Charles’

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Cellar 152

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Town Club Elk Rapids

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Chinese Restaurant Chang Express Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Aiko Street Food

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Mexican Restaurant Sabores Y Colores - Authentic Mexican and Fusion

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant The DAM Shop

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Ice Cream Shop Ice Cream Peddlers

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Convenience Store The River Street Market

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Bakery The Flour Pot Bakery and Coffeeshop

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Convenience Store truenorth

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Torch Lake Sandbar

8.6km

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About

Elk Rapids Day Beach is located on the Michigan lake and it is in the 135th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 249.3 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Elk Rapids settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. 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 within the settlement

Elk Rapids • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Park Elk Rapids Day Park

50m

Park Norte Chain Hub

830m

Park Veterans' Memorial Park

1.2km

Park Elk Rapids Public Beach Access

1.3km

Park Yuchasz Walkway Garden

1.5km

Park Rotary Park

1.5km

Park Jack Blesma Pavilion

1.5km

Park Rotary Park Pavilion

1.5km

Park Park

1.5km

Restaurant Foundry Craft Grillery

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Chef Chucks

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Pizza Restaurant Chef Charles’

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Cellar 152

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Town Club Elk Rapids

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Chinese Restaurant Chang Express Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Aiko Street Food

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Mexican Restaurant Sabores Y Colores - Authentic Mexican and Fusion

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant The DAM Shop

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Ice Cream Shop Ice Cream Peddlers

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Convenience Store The River Street Market

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Bakery The Flour Pot Bakery and Coffeeshop

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Convenience Store truenorth

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Torch Lake Sandbar

8.6km

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Elk Rapids • 1.1km

Main locality of province

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Transport

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Bus Station

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Elk Rapids Day Beach

Elk Rapids, United States

Park Elk Rapids Day Park

Park Norte Chain Hub

Park Veterans' Memorial Park

Park Elk Rapids Public Beach Access

Park Yuchasz Walkway Garden

Park Rotary Park

Park Jack Blesma Pavilion

Park Rotary Park Pavilion

Park Park

Restaurant Foundry Craft Grillery

Restaurant Chef Chucks

Pizza Restaurant Chef Charles’

Restaurant Cellar 152

Bar Town Club Elk Rapids

Chinese Restaurant Chang Express Restaurant

Restaurant Aiko Street Food

Mexican Restaurant Sabores Y Colores - Authentic Mexican and Fusion

Restaurant The DAM Shop

Ice Cream Shop Ice Cream Peddlers

Convenience Store The River Street Market

Bakery The Flour Pot Bakery and Coffeeshop

Convenience Store truenorth

Tourist Attraction Torch Lake Sandbar

About

Weather

Elk Rapids, Michigan,

Park Elk Rapids Day Park

Park Norte Chain Hub

Park Veterans' Memorial Park

Park Elk Rapids Public Beach Access

Park Yuchasz Walkway Garden

Park Rotary Park

Park Jack Blesma Pavilion

Park Rotary Park Pavilion

Park Park

Restaurant Foundry Craft Grillery

Restaurant Chef Chucks

Pizza Restaurant Chef Charles’

Restaurant Cellar 152

Bar Town Club Elk Rapids

Chinese Restaurant Chang Express Restaurant

Restaurant Aiko Street Food

Mexican Restaurant Sabores Y Colores - Authentic Mexican and Fusion

Restaurant The DAM Shop

Ice Cream Shop Ice Cream Peddlers

Convenience Store The River Street Market

Bakery The Flour Pot Bakery and Coffeeshop

Convenience Store truenorth

Tourist Attraction Torch Lake Sandbar

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Elk Rapids • 1.1km

Lansing • 249.3km

Transport

TVC • 20.5km

8th and Barlow • 20.3km

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

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