Lake Huron
Lake Huron ( HURE-on, -ən) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America.
A lake, 37 mi north of Port Austin Township
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Port Austin Township, 37 miles south. Where to stay ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 148K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 62–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Port Austin Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Lake Huron
Lake Huron ( HURE-on, -ən) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is shared on the north and east by the Canadian province of Ontario and on the south and west by the U.S. state of Michigan. The name of the lake is derived from early French explorers who named it for the indigenous people they knew as Huron (Wyandot) inhabiting the region.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 23,012 square miles
- Elevation
- 577 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 148K a year
Where to stay near Lake Huron
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Port Austin Township (14) and Port Austin (9).
Port Austin Township
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,347 people · 49% vacation homes
37 mi south of Lake Huron
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Lake Huron | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Austin Township 49% vacation homes | 37 mi south | 1 hr | 14 4 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,347 | $176K |
| Port Austin 42% vacation homes | 40 mi south | 1 hr | 9 2 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 649 | $159K |
| East Tawas | 42 mi southwest | 1 hr | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 2,662 | $130K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Visiting Lake Huron
What town is Lake Huron near?
Port Austin Township, MI, about 37 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Lake Huron?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 62–78°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Huron?
Alpena County Regional (APN), about 52 miles away. The nearest big hub is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 167 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Huron?
Port Austin Township (37 mi, 14 places to stay), Port Austin (40 mi, 9 places to stay) and East Tawas (42 mi, 9 places to stay).
Tips from people in Port Austin Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Port Austin Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.