Elk Lake
is a resort lake that is part of the “Chain of Lakes” (or “Chain ‘O Lakes”) located in northwest Michigan. This particular lake is about 12 miles northeast of Traverse City, and measures 9 miles long and 2 miles wide. It drains into the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay through the Elk River. Whitewater Township Park is located at Elk Lake and includes two boat ramps and a loading dock, and will accommodate almost any size boat. Game fish found in the lake includes trout, rock bass, yellow perch, small mouth bass, northern pike, rainbow trout and whitefish. Elk Lake is situated at the lower end of the Chain of Lakes, where visitors can boat through over 30 miles of navigable waters that features several bodies of water including Lake Skegemog, Clam Lake, Lake Bellaire. St. Clair Lake and Six Mile Lake are included in the upper portion of the Chain ‘O Lakes. Other nearby activities include golf, hiking, biking, tennis, horseback riding and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The nearby town of Elk Rapids sits at the entrance of Grace Memorial Harbor, which is one of the largest harbors on Grand Traverse Bay. This bustling city offers a wide variety of lodging choices, along with unique shops and restaurants. A visit to the Guntzviller’s Spirit of the Woods Museum, which features American Indian artifacts, is a worthwhile activity on rainy days.
|
Elk Lake Vacation Rentals
|
|
|
|
|
Elk Lake Weather & Climate
|
|
|
|
Four very distinct seasons with a lake effect that is quite strong during much of the year describes the climate of Michigan%u2019s northern region. The lake effect increases cloudiness during late fall and winter, and also modifies the temperatures - keeping things cooler in the summer. The "Chain of Lakes Region" in northwest Michigan sees a lot of moisture throughout the year in the form of showers and thunderstorms during the summer and snow and ice during the winter. In winter, the humidity from the lake condenses as snow when it reaches land, creating quite heavy snowfalls in some areas. During the winter, the temperature of the lakes continues to drop, and ice sometimes covers portions of the lakes. Summers are warm, but periods of extreme heat and humidity are infrequent.
|
| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
13°F |
1.53 in. |
- |
| February |
31°F |
13°F |
1.12 in. |
- |
| March |
42°F |
22°F |
1.95 in. |
- |
| April |
55°F |
33°F |
2.86 in. |
- |
| May |
67°F |
44°F |
2.78 in. |
- |
| June |
77°F |
53°F |
3.12 in. |
- |
| July |
81°F |
58°F |
3.13 in. |
- |
| August |
79°F |
56°F |
3.46 in. |
- |
| September |
71°F |
48°F |
3.75 in. |
- |
| October |
59°F |
38°F |
2.63 in. |
- |
| November |
45°F |
29°F |
2.68 in. |
- |
| December |
33°F |
19°F |
1.97 in. |
- |
|
Elk Lake Map & Transportation
|
|
|
 |
|
| Click each thumbnail image to enlarge. |
 |
|
 |
 |
The closest airports in the area are the Bishop International airport (FNT) located about 29 miles west of Elk Lake in Flint, Michigan, the Mbs International airport (MBS) located approximately 52 miles northwest of Elk Lake in Saginaw, Michigan, the Detroit Metro Wayne County airport (DTW) located roughly 63 miles south of Elk Lake in Detroit, Michigan, and finally the Willow Run airport (YIP) located around 63 miles southwest of Elk Lake in Detroit, Michigan.
|
|
Elk Lake Attractions
|
|
|
| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jeepers | Auburn Hills | MI | 29.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | Roseville | MI | 44.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | Livonia | MI | 52.6 mi. | | | Deer Acres Storybook Park | Pinconning | MI | 63.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Waterford Oaks County Park | Waterford | MI | 30.7 mi. | | | Four Bears Water Park | Utica | MI | 35.1 mi. | | | Andersen Water Park | Saginaw | MI | 43.4 mi. | | | Red Oaks Waterpark | Madison Heights | MI | 44.0 mi. | | | Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 115.0 mi. | | | Soak City Water Park | Sandusky | OH | 118.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lum International Golf Course | Lum | MI | 3.0 mi. | | | Arcadia Hills Golf Course | Attica | MI | 6.4 mi. | | | Rolling Hills Golf Course | Lapeer | MI | 7.6 mi. | | | Deer View Golf Club | Imlay City | MI | 9.3 mi. | | | Lapeer Country Club | Lapeer | MI | 11.1 mi. | | | Marlette Golf Club | Marlette | MI | 15.0 mi. | | | Hadley Acres | Hadley | MI | 15.7 mi. | | | Holly Meadows Golf Course | Capac | MI | 15.8 mi. | | | Greenbrier Golf Club | Mayville | MI | 16.6 mi. | | | Copper Ridge Golf Club | Davison | MI | 17.1 mi. | | | Sugarbush Golf Club | Davison | MI | 17.1 mi. | | | Willow Tree Golf Course | Melvin | MI | 17.4 mi. | | | Mulberry Hills Golf Course | Oxford | MI | 17.9 mi. | | | Brookwood Golf Course | Buchanan | MI | 20.8 mi. | | | Boulder Pointe Golf Club | Oxford | MI | 21.0 mi. | | | Copper Hills Golf & Country Club | Oxford | MI | 21.0 mi. | | | Devils Ridge Golf Club | Oxford | MI | 21.0 mi. | | | Oxford Hills Golf & Country Club | Oxford | MI | 21.0 mi. | | | Goodrich Country Club | Goodrich | MI | 21.2 mi. | | | Bald Mountain Golf Course | Lake Orion | MI | 23.5 mi. | | | Bruce Hills Golf Club | Romeo | MI | 24.0 mi. | | | Greystone Golf Club | Romeo | MI | 24.0 mi. | | | Heather Hills Golf Club | Romeo | MI | 24.0 mi. | | | Pierce Park Golf Course | Flint | MI | 24.7 mi. | | | Beachwood Greens Golf Course | Mount Morris | MI | 25.1 mi. | | | Kearsley Lake Golf Course | Flint | MI | 25.7 mi. | | | Loch Lomond Golf Course | Flint | MI | 25.7 mi. | | | Mott Park Golf Course | Flint | MI | 25.7 mi. | | | River Forest Country Club | Flint | MI | 25.7 mi. | | | Swartz Creek Golf Course | Flint | MI | 25.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Alpine Valley | White Lake | MI | 34.8 mi. | | | Apple Mountain | Freeland | MI | 54.5 mi. | | | Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 115.1 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 119.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lakeport State Park | | MI | 35.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sloan Museum | Flint | MI | 26.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Meadow Brook Hall | Rochester | MI | 30.5 mi. | (History) | | Cranbrook Art Museum | Bloomfield Hills | MI | 37.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Plymouth Historical Museum | Plymouth | MI | 53.6 mi. | (History) | | Detroit Science Center | Detroit | MI | 55.0 mi. | (Science) | | Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit | MI | 55.0 mi. | (Art) | | Detroit Historical Museum | Detroit | MI | 55.0 mi. | (History) | | Dossin Great Lakes Museum | Detroit | MI | 55.0 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Belle Isle Aquarium | Royal Oak | MI | 43.6 mi. | | | Belle Isle Zoo | Royal Oak | MI | 43.6 mi. | | | Detroit Zoological Park | Detroit | MI | 55.0 mi. | | | Potter Park Zoological Gardens | Lansing | MI | 74.0 mi. | | | Toledo Zoological Gardens | Toledo | OH | 102.3 mi. | | | African Safari Wildlife Park | Port Clinton | OH | 111.9 mi. | | | Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 115.0 mi. | |
Notice a problem with the information on this page? Please notify us.
|
Disclaimer: We recommend you conduct your own research regarding all accomodations and attractions found on this website. The distances shown on this website are straight-line distances as the crow flies. The road distance may be considerably longer. You assume all liability for use of any information found on this website. No information is confirmed or warranted in any way. By using our services you agree to the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.
|
| We are the #1 site for your Michigan Vacations presenting Michigan vacation rentals, hotels, weather and map for each city. |
Michigan Vacations .com
©1997-2008 All Rights Reserved.
|
|
