Esch Road Beach, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is a Lake Michigan beach located at the mouth of Otter Creek. Directions: Esch Road is about 3 miles south of Empire on M-22. Turn to the west and follow the road about 1 mile to Lake Michigan. You can park along the road and there are bathroom facilities. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed to the right of Esch Road when facing the water; from Esch Road north to the Lakeshore boundary (south of Empire). No pets are allowed to the left of Esch Road.
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