intermediate
Marquette, Michigan, United States

McCarty's Cove

McCarty's Cove in Marquette offers Lake Superior swimming with cold, clear freshwater and scenic Upper Peninsula shoreline. This spot suits intermediate to advanced swimmers accustomed to Great Lakes conditions and cooler temperatures. Wear a wetsuit year-round as Superior never truly warms; the short season limits comfortable swimming to summer months.

Satellite view of McCarty's Cove

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McCarty's Cove

46.5486, -87.3791

Details

Location
Marquette, Michigan, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
46.5486, -87.3791

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