Bay Mills Attractions

Lakeshore Drive between Brimley and Naomikong Point

Lakeshore Drive follows Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay. Before 1971 it was a muddy and sandy mess. Lakeshore Drive connects many beautiful places, most within the Hiawatha National Forest. The road has recently been improved, with more auto turnouts and restrooms. This drive is about 27 miles. The bay is not always in view, however.
These points of interest are arranged from east (Brimley) to west.
■ COZY INN.
■ DANCING CRANE COFFEEHOUSE.
■ SACY'S, BACK BAY BAR & GRILL.
■ In fall color season, you can experience a vivid Tunnel of Trees effect by turning inland (left if you're coming from Sault Ste. Marie) just west of the casino onto PLANTATION ROAD. It will eventually come out onto Ranger Road and Lakeshore.
■ MISSION HILL/SPECTACLE LAKE OVERLOOK.
■ POINT IROQUOIS LIGHT STATION & MUSEUM.
■ WILCOX FISH HOUSE.
■ BIG PINE PICNIC AREA.
■ MONOCLE LAKE.
■ BAY VIEW BEACH and CAMPGROUND. Except for campers at the Bay View campground, usually the stony beach here is virtually empty. The forest behind it has some really big red pines. It's part of the Hiawatha National Forest. From M-28 at Raco, take Forest Road 3154 to Dollar Settlement, turn west (left) 2 miles. (906) 635-5311. Free day use. Wheelchair access: no.
■ PENDILLS CREEK NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY.
■ INDIAN FISHING HISTORICAL MARKER & ROADSIDE PARK.
■ NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL SEGMENT.

Lakeshore Drive between Brimley and Naomikong Point. Everything from a scenic tunnel of trees to beaches, picnic spots, and fish restaurants along this inland drive ... more

Mission Hill/Spectacle Lake Overlook. A delightful, easily missed spot with memorable scenic panoramas of the Point Iroquois Light, occasional freighters, and the Soo Locks. ... more

Monocle Lake. A well-stocked 172-acre lake with a beach, floating fishing dock, and 2-mile hiking trail. ... more

Point Iroquois Light Station & Museum. Memorable 1870 lighthouse museum with furnished keeper's quarters, displays on lighthouse technology, navigational aids. Up from a beautiful beach. Climb the lighthouse tower for a great view of lake, shipping. ... more

Big Pine Picnic Area. A local favorite picnic site with huge pines, a fine Lake Superior beach with colorful stones ... more

Bay View Beach and Campground. You'll often have the sandy Lake Superior beach here to yourself ... more

Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery. See the hundreds of thousands of lake trout growing to 5" to 8" when they are released in Lake Michigan and Huron ... more

Indian Fishing Historical Marker & roadside park. On a site with a sweeping Lake Superior beach, a marker tells the story of a Bay Mills fishing case ruling on the the U.S. Supreme Court decided that Indians never signed away their right to fish for a living. ... more

North Country Trail Segment. Enjoy a short walk on the multi-state hiking trail, traversing a swinging bridge and reaching Tahquamenon Bay ... more

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