We are a maritime village! With a huge stretch of shoreline on both Lake Michigan Betsie Lake, extending to the mouth of the Betsie River and its marshlands, water surrounds us shapes our lives.
Improvements are coming to E Beach! An extended parking area, a pavilion, better ADA accessibility, and flush toilets, funded with a grant from MDNR and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. View the plans below.
The Elberta Beach is maintained by nature. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the (usually) less crowded undeveloped beach to the south of Frankfort Harbor. The Elberta Beach starts at the Elberta Pier and extends south for approximately a half mile. Visitors to Elberta Beach should be aware of the following:
- Public access to the beach is from the Beach Parking Area at the base of Bye Road, as well as two easements…one at the north end and one at the south end of Lakeside Blvd…across private property to the beach and the waters of Lake Michigan.
- There are no restroom facilities at the beach, plan ahead
- Fires on the beach are strictly prohibited by the State of Michigan
- Driving on the beach and dunes is strictly prohibited by the State of Michigan
- Removal activities are ongoing to remove the abundance of (invasive) baby’s breath at Elberta Beach.
- Access to the pier is at your own risk.
- Please respect everyone’s use of the beach and leave only footprints.
- NO CAMPING
Boardwalk Plank Fundraiser
If you have visited Elberta Beach you may have walked down the eclectic boardwalk to access the shore. Parks and Recreation Commission provides this boardwalk as a convenience and a fundraising activity. To find out more about having a beach plank personalized for yourself.
Boardwalk Plank (25 characters max): $30
Picnic Table Plank (25 characters max): $30
PDF download: Elberta Parks and Recreation Personalized Plank Fundraiser Form
Please mail or drop off at the Village Office:
151 Pearson St.
Elberta, MI 49628