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North Bar Lake & Lake Michigan Access

North Bar Lake is located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and is a shallow, clear water with sandy bottom. There is a small outlet to Lake Michigan and an established trail to the Lake Michigan beach. There is a large parking lot with restrooms which can be used for changing. And, if you forgot to buy your Lakeshore Pass, there is a Self-Service Envelope system available.

What you can do here: Canoeing, Carry-In Boat Access, Kayaking, Scenic, Swimming

Other: Fee, Parking, Restrooms


Larahr Road of Bar Lake Road
Empire, MI 49630
GPS: 44.843899, -86.06114
Hours: 24 Hours
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Call 231-326-4700
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