Torch Lake near Bellaire

This aerial photo of Torch Lake was taken north of the lake on a summer day. On the distant right is Grand Traverse Bay.

Torch Lake is located near Bellaire, Central Lake, Alden, Rapid City, Eastport, Kewadin, and Rapid City, about 15 miles northeast of Traverse City in Antrim County in Michigan's lower peninsula. There are several public access boat launch sites:

• Boat ramp at the north end of the lake

• Torch Lake Township Boat Ramp (northwest side)

• Public Access on the west side

• Torch River Bridge Torch Lake Access Site (south end)

• Boat Ramp in the Torch River south of the lake

• Alden Public Boat Launch

• Clam Lake Boat Launch (east of Torch lake)

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This aerial photo of Torch Lake was taken at the south end of the lake near the famous Torch Lake Sandbar on a summer afternoon.

Torch Lake is located near Bellaire, Central Lake, Alden, Rapid City, Eastport, Kewadin, and Rapid City, about 15 miles NE of Traverse City in Antrim County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This photo was taken SE of the lake on a summer day in 2019.