Lake Michigan Recreation Area
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2017

Practically Your Own Private Beach

Great place to go to introduce someone to backpacking. It's easy, plenty of water around, no predators... it's camping on the beach for crying out loud! We made sure we were the appropriate distance from the shore, but during the day, we'd bring a tent right down to the water to have some refuge from the midday sun. Great place for hammock camping as well. Beach hiking can be a pain, so I recommend walking as close to the water as possible, where the sand has been matted down.

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  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Michigan Recreation Area by Dave E., August 16, 2017