Lake Charlevoix Serving Tray

The third largest lake in Michigan is Lake Charlevoix. It has 56 miles of shoreline, depths that reach 122 feet, and a surface area that is more than 17,200 acres. The Jordan River, the south arm of the East Jordan, and the Boyne River are the lake’s largest tributaries. The Horton, Stover, Porter, and Loeb Creek are also significant tributaries. This body of water was originally named Pine Lake and previously known as Long Lake, but was renamed to its current name in 1926. The townships that the lake occupies portions of include: Charlevoix, Marion, Hayes, Eveline, Michigan, Bay, and Evangeline. The outflow complex made up of Round Lake and the Pine River empties into Lake Michigan. Northwest of Boyne City is Young State Park, which rests along the lake’s shoreline and includes such features as the crossing of the Ironton Ferry, a designated Michigan Historical Site.