Right Beaches › Michigan › Northport
Christmas Cove Beach
4.8★ · 215 Google ratings · Northport, Michigan
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
20 ft away · free · fills up
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 110 ft away
Cost
Free
Length
150 yd of shoreline
Sand
80 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Christmas Cove Beach
1
2
1Parking2Restrooms110 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Expect very cold water year-round
Lake Michigan water stays cold even in summer; visitors bundle up for winter visits and wear layers for spring trips.
Hunt rocks after storms
Petoskey stones, fossils and driftwood wash ashore most frequently following rough water and high winds.
Visit for sunsets and solitude
This quiet, secluded spot attracts few visitors even on pleasant days, with beautiful views across Lake Michigan.
Wear water shoes before entering
The rocky lake bottom is painful to walk on without foot protection, though a sandbar with sand bottom.
Arrive early for parking
The lot is small and fills quickly on busy days, though visitors report it is rarely crowded overall.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · overcast
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the NE
UV index
4 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 8:13 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
| 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo | ||||||||||||
| Tu | ||||||||||||
| We | ||||||||||||
| Th | ||||||||||||
| Fr | ||||||||||||
| Sa | ||||||||||||
| Su |
QuietBusy
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 E Christmas Cove Rd, Northport, MI 49670
🅿 Parking 20 ft from the listing, Christmas Cove Park
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 110 ft away
Nearby
Other beaches close by
4.4 miles away
12 miles away
12 miles away
12 miles away
16 miles away
21 miles away
Find another
Not the right one?
Find another beach that works for today.
Where are you starting from?
More options
What matters today?
Contribute
Been here recently?
Help other visitors with fresh information about Christmas Cove Beach. Everything below is optional except the last box.
Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Christmas Cove Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Christmas Cove Beach?
90 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Christmas Cove Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 110 ft from the listing.
When is Christmas Cove Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
