6 Lake 

michigan
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Spanning the entire west coast of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Lake Michigan boasts more than 1,600 miles of shoreline. That means plenty of magnificent waterfront real estate is up for grabs.

As temperatures rise, hordes of travelers flock to America's cleverly named "Third Coast," which makes finding a secluded spot a bit trickier, though far from impossible.

Read on for 6 little-known Lake Michigan beaches where you can avoid the crowds this summer.

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1. NORTH BAR LAKE, MI

This under-the-radar beach is clearly concealed. To get there, just follow the trail for 800 feet until you see golden sand and clear, shallow water.

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This chill lakeshore locale has a sandy beach, plus a lighthouse and a picnic area. Basically, it's the perfect place to relax with friends and relatives.

2. TISCORNIA PARK, MI

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3. OVAL BEACH, MI

Take the ferry across the river from downtown Saugatuck & off Perryman St you'll find a wide-open stretch of lake frontage that's prime for swimming & sunbathing.

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Laketown Beach is utterly idyllic and totally secluded. To that end, you're unlikely to see more than a handful of other beachgoers.

4. LAKETOWN BEACH, MI

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Rolling dunes, turquoise blue tides of Lake Michigan and a lack of crowds set the stage for an awesome day.

5. SILVER LAKE SAND DUNES, MI

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6. HASEROT BEACH, MI

If peace, quiet and well-maintained shoreline sound pretty great, head to this slightly out-of-the-way Old Mission Peninsula jewel.

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