Baraga district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Baraga

Baraga is a town in Baraga district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,996 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 144 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Baraga State Park (3 km), Prickett Lake (21 km) and Mount Curwood (26 km).

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Baraga, Michigan
Baraga, Baraga district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baraga at a glance

Location
Baraga district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,996
Coordinates
46.7785° N, 88.4890° W
Places within 50 km
206 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Baraga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baraga: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baraga

158 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baraga. The closest is Bendry Lake (6 km); the best-known is Prickett Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Baraga

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Baraga. The closest is Middle Falls River Falls (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baraga

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baraga. The closest is Baraga Plains Waterfowl Management Area (20 km); the best-known is Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Baraga

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baraga. The closest is L'Anse Bay (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baraga

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baraga. The closest is Little Mountain (8 km); the best-known is Mount Curwood (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Baraga

7 parks within 100 km of Baraga. The closest is Baraga State Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Baraga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baraga
  2. 2 km Sand Point Site · heritage site, Florence
  3. 2 km L'Anse Bay · beach, Michigan
  4. 3 km Middle Falls River Falls · waterfall, Baraga
  5. 23 km Prickett Lake · lake, Vilas
  6. 19 km Baraga State Park · park, Baraga
  7. 3 km Back to Baraga

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How to reach Baraga

    All places near Baraga by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baraga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs144158Bendry Lake (6 km)
    Waterfalls2424Middle Falls River Falls (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens615Baraga Plains Waterfowl Management Area (20 km)
    Beaches & coast913L'Anse Bay (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints910Little Mountain (8 km)
    Parks57Baraga State Park (3 km)
    Forts & heritage35Sand Point Site (2 km)
    Churches35Saint Henrys Church (28 km)
    Other attractions25Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Light (27 km)
    Museums13Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw (48 km)

    Baraga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baraga?

    Baraga State Park (park, about 3 km), Prickett Lake (lake, about 21 km), Sand Point Site (heritage site, about 2 km), L'Anse Bay (beach, about 2 km), Middle Falls River Falls (waterfall, about 5 km), L'Anse Township Park (park, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baraga?

    206 places on Spotwander: 144 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Baraga?

    Bendry Lake, about 6 km by road; Pinery Lakes (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Baraga?

    Middle Falls River Falls, about 5 km by road; Power House Falls (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Baraga?

    Baraga Plains Waterfowl Management Area, about 20 km by road; Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baraga?

    Start in Baraga, visit Sand Point Site, then L'Anse Bay, then Middle Falls River Falls, then Prickett Lake, then Baraga State Park, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baraga?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Baraga

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baraga’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baraga on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.