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Betsie River Public Access
Tourist attraction · Benzonia, Michigan
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 116 ft³/s over 36 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04126740, as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 116 ft³/s over 36 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 116 ft³/s over 36 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PLATTE RIVER AT HONOR, MI (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Betsie River Public Access?
- Betsie River Public Access is a tourist attraction in Benzonia, Michigan.
- Can you swim at Betsie River Public Access?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Betsie River Public Access rated?
- Betsie River Public Access in Benzonia, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 15 reviews.
- What amenities does Betsie River Public Access have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Betsie River Public Access include camping-nearby.
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