Lower Ausable Lake sits at 2,015 feet in a glacial valley below Mount Colvin, accessible only by the 3.4-mile trail from the Ausable Club gate — no public motorized access. The lake feeds Upper Ausable Lake and drains through Ausable Chasm; trout fishing and backcountry camping by permit at designated lean-tos.
Lower Ausable Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Indian Head and Sawteeth.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
No bait & tackle shops listed yet.
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