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Elk Rapids

Elk Rapids is a town in Antrim district, Michigan, United States of about 1,615 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit: 114 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 57 parks and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Elk Lake, Torch Lake and Old Mission State Park.

44.8956° N, 85.4165° WPop. 1,615

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Within 30 km130 places
Within 50 km226
Must-see77
Notable198
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Elk Lake

Lake · 6 km

Must-see

Torch Lake

Lake · 11 km

Old Mission State Park, nature spot near Elk Rapids
Must-see

Old Mission State Park

Nature spot · 14 km · Grand Traverse

Places near Elk Rapids by type

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One day from Elk Rapids

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Elk Rapids
  2. Elk Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Skegemog Point Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Torch Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Thayer Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Old Mission State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Elk Rapids
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elk Rapids?

Elk Lake (lake, about 6 km), Torch Lake (lake, about 11 km), Old Mission State Park (nature spot, about 14 km), Skegemog Point Site (heritage site, about 14 km), Thayer Lake (lake, about 14 km), Old Mission Point Lighthouse (beach, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Elk Rapids?

226 places on Spotwander: 114 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 57 parks, 21 beaches & coast, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Elk Rapids?

Bass Lake, about 2 km by road; Elk Lake (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Elk Rapids?

Library Park, about 1 km by road; Rotary Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elk Rapids?

Start in Elk Rapids, visit Elk Lake, then Skegemog Point Site, then Torch Lake, then Thayer Lake, then Old Mission State Park, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.