Explore Walloon Lake
Boating, swimming, eating and more
EAGLE POINT BAY
Anchor and tie up with friends on a sunny day!
SOUTH ARM BAY
Depending on the wind, this can be a great spot to anchor for the afternoon.
WILDWOOD HARBOR
Great protection from a SW wind.
WALLOON LAKE INN
Fine Dining with dock access.
BARREL BACK RESTAURANT
Indoor and Outdoor seating. Summer Dock Bar.
HOTEL WALLOON
Year round lodging on the shores of Walloon Lake.
FLAG POINT SAND BAR
Most popular place on Walloon. Get there before noon on the weekends!
MELROSE TWP PARK BEACH
Beautiful small beach with amzing sunsets!
NORTH ARM SAND BAR
Located in the channel.
JONES LANDING
The most popular boat launch. Restrooms onsite.
WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE
The easist to launch from.
TOWNSEND RD LAUNCH
Public boat launch.
Interactive Walloon Lake Map
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RESTAURANTS
LODGING
MOORING SPOTS
BOAT LAUNCHES
SAND BARS
BEACHES
Walloon Lake Restaurants & Lodging
Walloon Lake offers two great restaurants with dock access. Both Barrel Back and Walloon Lake Inn offer both indoor and outdoor seating.
Hotel Walloon is a boutique hotel with all the feels from the early twentieth century.
Barrel Back
4069 M-75
Walloon Lake, MI 49796
Barrel Back is open year round and offers a great selection of northern Michigan favorites.
If you are visiting during the summer months, we recommend sitting at the dock bar. The view is amazing and the bartenders will make sure you have a great experience.
While dining inside, be sure to order up some of their wings. Barrel Back has the best wings in northern Michigan.
The views from the dining room look right down the lake and if you have a late evening dinner, you will experience one of the best sunsets you have ever witnessed.
Walloon Lake Inn
4178 West St
Walloon Lake, MI 49796
Walloon Lake Inn offers an upscale dining experience in beautifully refinished cottage with views of Walloon Lake.
The service is outstanding and the bartender makes some of the best cocktails you will find in northern Michigan.
The menu offers a good variety of options from Vegan to Surf and Turf. The food presentation definitely Instagram worthy.
During the summer they offer a Sunday brunch and we highly recommend outdoor seating. The sounds from the lake along with beautiful views of the lake will make this an experience you will never forget.
Be sure to make reservations in advance!
Hotel Walloon
4127 N M-75
Walloon Lake, MI 49796
Hotel Walloon is a boutique hotel that sits on the shores of Walloon Lake and provides an elegant lodging experience with all the feels from the early twentieth century.
The hotel offers a private beach, heated outdoor spa, private dock rental, billiards room, guest access to the Hearth Room Bar and everything else you would expect from an upscale boutique hotel.
Walloon Lake Mooring Spots
Walloon Lake is made up of a lot of arms and bays, so it can be easy to find a calm spot on the lake to anchor up for the day and relax in the sun.
Three of the more popular locations are Eagle Point Bay, Wildwood Harbor and South Arm Bay. Generally no matter which way the wind is blowing, you will find calm waters in one of these locations.
Eagle Point Bay is large and runs anywhere from seven to ten foot in depth. This makes the water warmer, however boaters like to bring wakesurfers and tubers into this area.
Another great spot is along the shores just down from Camp Michigania. This area provides excellent cover from SW winds and typically remains out of boat wake. Just be careful for underwater tree debris and watch the depth, it will come up quick!
POPULAR ANCHORING LOCATIONS
EAGLE POINT BAY 45°17’29.0″N 85°01’33.5″W
WILDWOOD HARBOR 45°16’01.8″N 85°00’07.4″W
SOUTH ARM BAY 45°15’16.1″N 84°58’14.9″W
Walloon Lake Sandbars + Beach
Walloon Lake has two primary sandbar hangouts.
The larger of the two is located at Flag Point near the “centerpoint” of the lake. The sandbar has room for a good amount of boats.
The smaller sandbar is located in the channel that heads into the North Arm. This location is much smaller and you often deal with more boat wake.
The main beach on Walloon Lake is located at the bottom of the “Foot” in the Village of Walloon Lake. This small beach can fill up fast during the summer weekend months. This is a great beach to watch a beautiful northern Michigan sunset.
POPULAR SANDBAR + BEACH LOCATIONS
FLAG POINT SANDBAR 45°16’13.4″N 84°58’37.2″W
CHANNEL SANDBAR 45°16’54.3″N 84°58’02.2″W
MELROSE TWP PARK BEACH 45°15’42.9″N 84°56’01.9″W