Torch Lake Boat Rental

Near Elk Rapids

Antrim County

Torch Lake is Michigan’s longest inland lake and is the place to be in Traverse City on the Fourth of July! This lake boasts the clearest water in Michigan, and is famous for its legendary sandbars. See why Torch Lake is Michigan’s Own Slice of the Carribean. The gorgeous, shallow sandbars at the south end of Torch Lake are a party hot spot in the summer. The lake also features sandbars at the north end of the lake. The steep drop offs from the sandbars create the jaw-dropping turquoise and deep blue rings around the lake. Waterfront property is famously expensive and Torch Lake is a well-known celebrity real estate hot spot, but the lake remains easily accessible with 48 access points along the shoreline! Check out the Torch Lake Visitors Guide to help plan your vacation to Torch Lake. Reserve your boat rental and jet ski rental from PlayNorth Watersports and we’ll get you and your family out on Torch Lake! Better yet, we’ll deliver your water trampoline rental right to your waterfront home! PlayNorth Watersports delivers boat rentals on Torch Lake directly to the boat ramp.

Boat Launches on Torch Lake:

Torch Lake Vacation Tips:

It’s Looong Length makes for a Boating Paradise!

Torch Lake is arguably the best lake in Grand Traverse area for jet skiing, waterskiing, tubing and wakeboarding. No circles here, just a straight shot for miles and miles. The sandbars are amazingly beautiful on a Night SUP adventure. Just grab a LED SUP Board rental from PlayNorth Watersports and watch the water glow around you as you paddle after sunset! Trust us, it’s awesome.

Torch Lake Sandbar

Torch Lake is home not only to some of the brightest waters outside of the Carribean, but also boasts a world-famous sandbar. This vacation hotspot attracts Thousands every year and hundreds of boats can be found at anchor while scores of party-goers barbecue and play beach volleyball in shin-deep water.

The Burger Barge

If you know, you know. If you get hungry on Torch Lake and are lucky enough to spot the Burger Barge, you’ll know it when you see it - it’s the double decker pontoon giving off the delicious smell of burgers on the grill. See the Burger Barge’s menu and schedule on the Burger Barge Facebook Page.

Places to visit near Torch Lake:

Cherry Republic

If you like cherries, this is your place! It’s all about the cherry at Cherry Republic. The Great Hall has around 200 delicious cherry products for the sampling, as well as a winery and brewery. Cherry mustard, cherry pop, cherry salsa, cherry sours, cherry ice cream, cherry pepper jam, anyone? You can try it all! Cherry perennial gardens wind throughout the campus. Learn more about Cherry Republic and view their dinner and lunch menus on the Cherry Republic Facebook Page.

William K. Good Park in Torch Lake Township

12201 Public Dock Road, Kewadin, MIchigan 49648

Wondering where to go swimming at Torch Lake? Torch Lake is best accessed by boat and there aren’t many public access beaches. But if you’re looking for a public beach on Torch Lake, you can head to the beautiful little beach at the William K. Good Day Park in Torch Lake Township. The park features a public swimming area, public boat launch, basketball courts, a playground, picnic tables, and pavilions. It’s a great way to take the family swimming on Torch Lake!