Lake Michigan–Huron
Lake Michigan–Huron (also Huron–Michigan) is the body of water combining Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, which are joined through the 5-mile-wide (8.0 km), 295-foot-deep (90 m), open-water Straits of Mackinac. The site is 2 mi north of Mackinaw City. Nearby, Fort Michilimackinac (2.1 mi) leads the list.
A lake, 2 mi north of Mackinaw City
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°. When to go ↓
Mackinaw City is the nearest base
Mackinaw City is 2 miles south, with 45 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–75°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Lake Michigan–Huron
Lake Michigan–Huron (also Huron–Michigan) is the body of water combining Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, which are joined through the 5-mile-wide (8.0 km), 295-foot-deep (90 m), open-water Straits of Mackinac. Huron and Michigan are hydrologically a single lake because the flow of water through the straits keeps their water levels in overall equilibrium. Although the flow is generally eastward from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron, the water moves in either direction depending on local conditions. Combined, Lake Michigan–Huron is the largest freshwater lake by area in the world. Lake Superior is larger than either individually, so it is counted as the largest of the Great Lakes when Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are considered separately.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 45,406 square miles
- Elevation
- 577 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 59K a year
Bases for Lake Michigan–Huron
To stay close, try Mackinaw City (45) and Mackinaw Township (50).
Mackinaw City
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
836 people · 40% vacation homes
2 mi south of Lake Michigan–Huron
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lake Michigan–Huron | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw City 40% vacation homes | 2 mi south | 5 min | 45 27 hotels · 8 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 836 | $224K | — |
| Mackinaw Township 46% vacation homes | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 50 25 hotels · 11 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 495 | $279K | — |
| St. Ignace | 5 mi north | 10 min | 26 18 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,351 | $132K | — |
| Carp Lake Township 52% vacation homes | 9 mi south | 15 min | 12 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins | 747 | $195K | — |
| Wawatam Township 39% vacation homes | 6 mi south | 10 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 697 | $227K | — |
| St. Ignace Township 26% vacation homes | 16 mi north | 25 min | 13 3 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 1,007 | $179K | — |
| Moran Township 38% vacation homes | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 16 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,072 | $230K | — |
| Tuscarora Township 35% vacation homes | 28 mi south | 40 min | 17 2 hotels · 5 motels · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,113 | $254K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Lake Michigan–Huron
These well-known sights sit within 67 miles.
12 mi Ancient siteFort Michilimackinac28 mi Park & preserveMackinac National Park
37 mi LandmarkFort Mackinac
51 mi DamSoo Locks
58 mi WaterfallTahquamenon Falls
44 mi MuseumSt. Ignace Mission
67 mi MuseumGreat Lakes Shipwreck Museum
51 mi MuseumSS Valley CampPhoto credits
Fort Michilimackinac: WMrapids, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Mackinac: P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0 · Soo Locks: USGS, Public domain · Tahquamenon Falls: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · St. Ignace Mission: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SS Valley Camp: Cason at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Good to know about Lake Michigan–Huron
What town is Lake Michigan–Huron near?
Mackinaw City, MI, about 2 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Lake Michigan–Huron?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–75°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Michigan–Huron?
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN), about 17 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 206 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Michigan–Huron?
Mackinaw City (2 mi, 45 places to stay), Mackinaw Township (6 mi, 50 places to stay) and St. Ignace (5 mi, 26 places to stay).
What locals in Mackinaw City say
People in Mackinaw City have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.