About Long Lake - Long Lake Twp

Long Lake, located in Grand Traverse County's Long Lake Township, is just ten miles from Traverse City.

The body of water is spring-fed and covers nearly 3,000 acres.

Long Lake - Long Lake Township reaches depths of 88 feet and features more than 88,000 feet of beautiful shoreline. 

Long Lake Islands and Outdoor Activities

Long Lake is the largest of 20 inland lakes located in Long Lake Township.

Dotting the lake's 2,860-acre surface area are four islands, each of which has been designated as public use parks and nature preserves. 

Long Lake residents and visitors are invited to tour Long Island, Picnic Island, Fox Island and South Island at their leisure. 

Boating, tubing, swimming and fishing are permitted on Long Lake. 

Fishermen most commonly catch large and smallmouth bass, perch, walleye, northern pike and muskellunge pike. 

Long Lake Township is home to several parks and recreation areas including Gilbert Park where lake patrons can use the park's public boat launch and relax on its sandy beaches. The park also features two beach volleyball courts and a picnic area. 

A second public boat launch can be found at the end of Crescent Shores Road. 

Haywood Park is another popular Long Lake area hot spot for its three baseball diamonds, playground, two soccer fields and shaded picnic area. 

Things To Do Around Long Lake Township

There are plenty of Long Lake area things to do off the water, too!

Long Lake guests and residents can enjoy wine and hard cider tastings in nearby Traverse City at the Left Foot Charley vineyard.

The winery sources ingredients from 18 of the best local growers in Northern Michigan to present a unique variety of flavor. 

Left Foot Charley's tasting room is open from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. 

OR lake lovers can tour the entire Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, which features more than 20 northern Michigan vineyards and wineries. 

Also located less than half an hour away is the Great Lakes Children's Museum. Open every day but Sunday, admission is $7 per guest. 

Other popular Long Lake - Long Lake Township area pastimes are playing golf at The Crown Golf Club, birding at the Carter Strong Bird Sanctuary and exploring The Botanical Garden at Historic Barns Park. 

Long Lake - Long Lake Township Real Estate for You

Long Lake - Long Lake Township land listings and homes for sale offer scenic views of the lake's pristine waters, a reprise from the hustle and bustle of the big city and all the joys of traditional lake living.

Close enough to Traverse City for daily commuting, Long Lake - Long Lake Traverse city is perfect for vacationing or year-round residency.

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