Whether you're into swimming, sailing or snowmobiling there is no shortage of activities on and around Lake Charlevoix to enjoy.

If you are looking for to hook some worms for fishing bait or to rent a boat for the day, we've gathered a variety of information to make your Lake Charlevoix experience easy and enjoyable.

Just click on an activity below and we'll point you in the right direction.

Boating/Watercraft	Ferries	Fishing
Golf courses >	Outdoor Recreation	Festivals
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Boyne Recreational Rentals
US 131 South, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Phone: 2315493077
Website
Rentals available: Speed boats, fishing boats, wave runners, personal watercrafts, pontoon boats, kayaks and sailboats.

Summertime Rentals
10231 Ferry Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 590-1471
Website
Rentals available: ski boats, pontoon boats, and tritoon boats, jet-skis, new kayaks and a 14ft fishing boat, 15 and 20 foot water trampolines with slide, log, and launch attachments, an aqua volleyball court system, and a full assortment of tubes, skis, wakeboards and kneeboards.

Swan Valley Marina
2474 M-66 S
East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: 231-536-2672
Rentals available: Ski boats, pontoon boats, rowboats and outboard motors, Sea Cycle Pedal Boats and personal watercrafts.

Ward Brothers Charter Boats
106 E Antrim
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Tel: (231) 547-2371
Fax: (231) 547-6803

Marinas

Boyne City Marina
319 North Lake Street
Boyne City, MI 49712
Phone: 231-582-0336

Charlevoix Municipal Marina
Harbor Master Facility
Downtown in East Park
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Tel: (231) 547-3272

Irish Boat Shop
13000 Stover Road
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Tel: (231) 547-9967
Fax: (231) 547-4129
Website

Ironton Cove Landings & Marina
10231 Ferry Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720-9544
Phone: (231) 547-9036 / (231) 237-3500

Swan Valley Marina
2474 M-66 S
East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: 231-536-2672

Harborage Marina Association
448 Front St.
Boyne City, MI
231-582-3340
Website

Sommerset Point Yacht Club and Marina
4547 Lakeshore Road
Eveline Township, Boyne City, MI
231-582-9900

Northwest Marine Yacht Basin
202 Ferry Avenue
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-547-5552

Visiting Round Lake/Shopper Docks

Nestled between Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan, Round Lake, Charlevoix's harbor, offers complementary docks space to boaters who would like to visit the town's shops and restaurants. As of the 2007 harbor expansion, Charlevoix increased is shopper's dock space from 50 feet to 340 feet.

Click on the map to the right to see a larger view of where shopper docks are located in the harbor. For more information, contact the harbor master at  (231) 547-3272.

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Ferries

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This remote yet inhabited island located in Lake Michigan, about 32 miles north of Charlevoix, with a year-round population of about 550. The ferry season begins in early April and ends just before the Christmas.

To learn more about what the island has to offer, visit the website for the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce.

For information regarding ferry schedules, visit the website for the Beaver Island Boat Company

Ironton Ferry

The Ironton Ferry, in operation since 1876, crosses Lake Charlevoix's South Arm, five miles south of Charlevoix. People from all over have made it a point to ride the aferry, operated by a cable, as part of their Charlevoix experience. The ferry operates late spring through early fall, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $3.25 per car, .50 per person without a vehicle or bicycle, $1.00 per person with a bicycle. A book of 20 tickets can be purchased for $50.00 at the Ferry.

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Fishing

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Lake Charlevoix is abound with a variety of species of fish including Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskie, Bluegill, Crappie, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout.

Bait and tackle shops include:

Advanced Tackle
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-3640

Foster's Live Bait & Gifts
5019 Thumb Lake Rd
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2490

Tom's Bait & Tackle
801 Water St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-3521

Fishing Guides

Click here to view Milton Whitmore’s article on Lake Charlevoix fishing on the Michigan Sportsman's website.

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Golf courses

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400 Fairway Drive
Charlevoix , MI 49720
(231) 547- 3268
Website: http://www.cityofcharlevoix.org/golf1.htm

Dunmaglas Golf Course
Tucked away in the woods between Charlevoix and Boyne City, Dunmaglas is ranked as one of the Best 50 Upscale Courses in the United States by Golf Digest.

09031 Boyne City Road
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547 - 4653
Website: www.dunmaglas.com

Belvedere Golf Club
"The Belvedere," opened for play in 1927, is like many Scottish resort courses and other courses of the era, offering challenging 3 and 4 pars, with 5 pars

5731 Marion Center Road
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547 - 2611
Website: www.belvederegolfclub.com

 

Ye Nyne Olde Holles
Ye Nyne Olde Holles, established in 1923, offers golfers a chance to play golf the old English style, using the natural hills and thick rough to challenge golfers.

6386 Ferry Road
East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: (231) 582-7609
Website: www.yenyne.com

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Outdoor
Recreation

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Beaches

There are numerous public beaches on the shores of Lake Charlevoix to enjoy for sunbathing and swimming.

Depot Beach
Adjacent to the old train depot museum on Lake Charlvoix, at the south end of Mercer Boulevard of U.S. 31. Restrooms, playground, volleball net, grills, picnic pavillion, lifeguards during posted hours. Operated by the City of Charlevoix.

Elm Pointe
In East Jordan along M-66. Swimming beach on South Arm of Lake Charlevoix, picnic area. Two museums, Historical Museum and Portside Art, both open 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday during July and August.

Ferry Avenue Beach
On Lake Charlevoix. Playground, basketball court, volleyball court, rest rooms, concession, lifeguards during posted hours. Operated by the City of Charlevoix.

Peninsula Beach
In Boyne City, a small sandy beach on Lake Charlevoix. Playground, picnic tables, outdoor showers, grills.

Whiting Park
Just west of Advance, which is west of Boyne City, on Lake Charlevoix. Sandy beach, dock, playground, toilets. Adjacent campground with 60 sites ans showers.

Young State Park
Beach on Lake Charlevoix. Playground, grills, picnic area, volleyball court. Adjacent 300-site modern campground.

Bike trails

Lake Charlevoix Loop
Following the shores of Lake Charlevoix, this 35-mile bike ride takes you through the towns of Charlevoix, Horton Bay, Boyne City, Advance and Ironton.

For a map and more information, visit: MapMyRide.com.

Charlevoix Community Skate Park

401 W. Carpenter
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-3253

Hiking

On Beaver Island, (231) 448-2505, the island has over 20 miles of trail system. Trail maps are available at the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce.

Charles A. Ransom Preserve
Charlevoix
231) 347-0991
80 acres located off Maple Grove Road. Panoramic views of Lake Michigan and a trail system.

Jordan River Pathway
East Jordan
(231) 536-7351
An 18-mile hiking trail that starts at Dead Man’s Hill on Dead Man’s Road off U.S. 131. The trail winds along the Jordan River. There are campgrounds along the route.

Young State Park
Boyne City
231) 582-7523
Hiking trails off Boyne City-Charlevoix Road.

Fisherman’s Island State Park
Charlevoix
(231) 547-6641
Non-groomed walking trails located off Bell’s Bay Road.

Snowmobiling

Boyne Recreational Rentals
US 131 South, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Phone: 2315493077
Website: www.boynerecreation.com 

Charlevoix/Antrim County Snowmobile Trail,
County-wide
(231) 536-7351
This snowmobile trail system traverses the county and connects East Jordan and Charlevoix to areas in Antrim County, Gaylord, Indian River and Wolverine.

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Festivals

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Apple Festival

One weekend every October, area farmers line Bridge Street in East Park to showcase a fresh selection of apples, apple cider and other treats like pies, jams and fresh doughnuts. For more information, call (231) 547-2101.

Boyne City Fall Harvest and Heritage Festival

Boyne City’s Fall Harvest Festival typically occurs at the beginning of October in Veteran’s Park in downtown Boyne City. The event include features things such as traditional farm market sales, pumpkin painting, a city-wide scarecrow contest, vendors and crafts.For more information call (231) 582-6222 or visit www.boynechamber.com.

Charlevoix Venetian Festival

Typically held around the third week of July, this week-long festival in downtown Charlevoix features a carnival with rides, food and live entertainment in the park, capped off by a boat parade and fireworks over Round Harbor on the final Saturday. For more information, visit the website, www.venetianfestival.com.

Farm markets

Boyne City Farmers Market
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 3-Oct. 29.
Located in Old City Park, River St., Boyne City.
More information: (231) 350-2881 or (231) 582-9009.

Charlevoix Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, June -Oct.
Located in downtown Charlevoix.
More information: (800) 951-2101

East Jordan Farmers Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, May -Oct.
Located in Sportsman’s Park, East Jordan.
More information: (231) 536-2526.

Fourth of July

Boyne City 4th of July Festival
Featuring a parade, live entertainment, a craft show, foot races and more, the holiday culminates with fireworks over  Lake Charlevoix. For more information, visit the Boyne City Chamber of Commerce website at www.boynechamber.com. 

National Morel Mushroom Festival

Join in the hunt and enjoyment of the elusive morel mushroom during Boyne City's annual May festival. Now in it's 50th year, between the festival and the Boyne Valley Lion's National Morel Mushroom Hunt, EVERYTHING, including local restaurant menus, is all about this wonderful mushroom. To learn more, visit the official website at www.morelfest.com.

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If Something
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First and foremost, if you are presented with an emergency situation, dial 911. Otherwise, here is a guide to local resource you may need to contact.

Sheriff

Charlevoix County Sheriff
1000 Grant St
Charlevoix, MI
(231) 547-4461

U.S. Coast Guard

Station
106 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231) 547-0701

Lifeboat Station
1 Coast Guard Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-2541‎

Local Police

Boyne City Police Department
319 N Lake St
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 582-6611

Charlevoix Police Department
210 State St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3255

East Jordan Police Department
326 Main St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2273

Medical facilities

Charlevoix Area Hospital
14700 Lakeshore Drive
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-4024

Northern Michigan Regional Hospital
416 Connable Avenue
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4000

 

Health Clinics

Boyne Area Medical Center
223 Park St., Boyne City
(231) 582-5314

Quick Care Boyne City
1249 M-75 South
Boyne City, MI
(231) 582-1515

East Jordan Family Health Center
601 Bridge St
East Jordan, MI
(231) 536-2206

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