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Twelvemile Beach
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Twelvemile Beach
Twelvemile Beach is located in Alger County, Michigan, on the shore of Lake Superior, at coordinates 46.61849, -86.26938. Twelvemile Beach is part of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which extends for 42 miles, or 68 km, along Lake Superior and covers 73,236 acres. This park is described by its views of the coastal relief between Munising and Grand Marais, its rock formations, waterfalls, and sand dunes. Nearby swimming landmarks include another point Twelvemile Beach at 3.7 km, Log Slide Beach at 12.8 km, Chapel Beach at 15.3 km, and Miners Beach at 24.7 km. For today, prepare for a lake and national park outing rather than an urban beach.
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Twelvemile Beach is set in the landscape of Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The alternatives are spaced out, so check the route, local weather, and lake conditions before leaving, as the distances are long.
Updated 5/15/2026
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