Au Sable Point Beach

Au Sable Point Beach is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 5.6 miles from the town of Au Sable. Its official description is brief, calling it simply a public beach on a lake, so it's best approached as a straightforward lakeside stop. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit. Typical averages from the nearby E Tawas weather station put July highs around 80°F with lows near 58°F, and August is nearly the same at about 79°F and 57°F. June runs a bit cooler, with highs near 75°F, and September still averages about 72°F before October drops to around 59°F. Rain falls on roughly 9 to 11 days in most months. Winter is cold, with January highs near 30°F, lows around 13°F, and snow on about 9 days that month. Snow typically lingers into April and returns by November. Several other outings sit within a short drive. The Grass Lake Spur and the Eagle Run Hike & Ski Trail are both hiking options within about 7 miles. For paddling, Van Etten Creek is roughly 6.8 miles away, and the Au Sable River is about 7.2 miles away.