Torch Lake Sandbar — Attraction in Milton Township

Craziest thing I ever saw. I was expecting beautiful waters and lots of swimmers enjoying it, like I was hoping to. Instead, picture a huge field where people are walking their dogs, playing frisbee and tossing around a football. People milling about in mass groups, drinking, laughing, eating, music blasting, and even a food stand in the middle of it all. Now picture everyone in their swimsuits and hundreds of boats on this field. Toss in ankle deep to chest high water for hundreds of feet and you have the wildness that is the torch lake sandbar. Great place to party and be completely surrounded by people while being able to take a long walk through water. Not do much fun for someone like me looking for a place to swim, or even looking for...

It was my 1st time at this part of torch lake, I didn't have a clear idea of what a sandbar was. Thank you Jesus, there was a nice guy there to explain it to me. It's basically a solid area, within torch lake, the water comes up a little above your ankles, and you can walk out into the water safely. I'd encourage you to get here early, as it is a really busy, fun area, to ensure you can get suitable parking. It also offers 1 of, the best views of the beautiful water, in torch lake. These pics were taken from the area where you...

Beautiful! Parking is scarce. Seems like a place for locals with everything private & minimal to no parking for visitors. You can rent clear kayaks & I highly recommend!! Michigan is cooler waters then Florida beaches of course. Water is clear, blue & stunning!!! Michigan residents are also use to cold winters so this may be war to them. Takes a bit of adjusting to get use to the waters of Michigan but you do & they do feel good & is nice. Id say 15 mins of adjusting but in the heat of the day its truly...