Swimming

With over 80 inland lakes, beaches can be found in every corner of the County.

Perkins Park in Big Bay has a public beach area with restrooms and changing area, playground equipment, picnic tables and cooking grills.

Horseshoe Lake located just west of Gwinn on M-35 offers public swimming, picnic tables and cooking grills.

Lake Superior has various swimming areas throughout the county; most with out life guards.

Teal Lake Beach in Negaunee offers a small swimming area just off U.S. Highway 41. Buoyed swim area and picnic tables are available. Public access to Teal Lake is also attainable from the neighboring city of Ishpeming.

The community of Republic maintains a quaint beach area on the Michigamme River just off M-95. Restrooms, pavilion, basketball courts and playground equipment area available.

Van Riper State Park has a public swimming area on Lake Michigamme. Located in Champion, the faility offers playground equipment, volleyball courts, restrooms and changing area, cooking grills and a concession stand.

Michigamme Shores, also on Lake Michigamme, offers great swimming, playground equipment, game room and tennis and horseshoe courts. Also offers cooking grills and a convenience store.

Public access to the west end of Lake Michigamme can be obtained off Mesnard Street in the community of Michigamme. Public restrooms and a picnic area are available.