Charlevoix   Located in Charlevoix County Northwestern Michigan

Attractions

Harsha House Museum

Railroad Depot Museum - Beach Depot Area

Beaches

Charlevoix has four city beaches, two on Lake Michigan and two on Lake Charlevoix, as well as a state park beach.

    Lake Michigan Beach

Just south of the pier on Lake Michigan and just a few blocks from downtown.  Restrooms, lifeguards (at scheduled hours), play equipment and wooded trails.

    Mount McSauba

Huge, rolling sand dunes that slope down to the Lake Michigan shoreline about 1`/2 mile north of the Pine River Channel.  Primitive natural area, no lifeguards or facilities.

    Depot Beach

On Lake Charlevoix adjacent to the old train depot, which is now a historical museum.  Located at the southern end of Mercer Boulevard off US-31.  Lifeguards, playground equipment, restrooms, volleyball court and a pavilion for picnicking.

    Ferry Avenue Beach

On Lake Charlevoix and a family favorite.  Concession stand, restrooms, abundant play equipment, volleyball court and lifeguards.

    Fisherman's Island

Community Information

Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce

Golf Courses

Belvedere Golf Course

Charlevoix Country Club

Charlevoix Golf Club

Dunmaglas Golf Course

State Parks and Camping in Michigan

Fisherman's Island State Park

Local History

A colony of fishermen by 1852.  John S. Dixon bought land here in 1854 and in 1864 had a large dock built.  In 1878, resort associations began to plan and settle the site, leading to its incorporation as a village, with Mr. Dixon as president, in 1879, and as a city in 1905.

In the early days it was also known as Pine River, its permanent name honors the Jesuit missionary, Pierre F. X. Charlevoix.

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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