Protect Potters Point
Help Secure a Great Lakes Legacy
41-Acre Property | 8,000ft of Lake Huron Shoreline | Public Access Forever | $1.52M Goal
Located in Alpena County
Potters Point is a 41-acre property just north of Alpena with nearly 8,000 feet of undeveloped Lake Huron shoreline — one of the most ecologically significant parcels in all of Northeast Michigan. It is one of the last places along Lake Huron where coastal wetlands, fens and dense forests exist together largely undisturbed, creating conditions found nowhere else in Michigan.
Protecting Potters Point would open this spectacular stretch of coastline to the public as a carefully stewarded nature preserve, offering low-impact recreation and educational experiences for all to enjoy. Securing this property would also complete a connected ring of protected land around nearly the entire bay.
The property is privately owned and currently for sale. More than $1 million has already been raised — but we can’t do this without you.
The future of Potters Point starts with you!
FAQs
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Potters Point is located just east of Alpena along the Lake Huron shoreline within Misery Bay.
*Please note that this is currently private property and is not open to the public. Once the acquisition is complete and the preserve is ready to welcome visitors, we'll announce it through our E-newsletter and social media channels — so stay tuned!
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Huron Pines is working to permanently protect Potters Point as a publicly accessible nature preserve. Once secured, the property will be carefully stewarded to offer low-impact recreation and educational experiences while protecting the rare ecosystems that make it so special.
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Potters Point is currently private property, and public access is not yet available. Once the acquisition is complete and the preserve is ready to welcome visitors, we'll announce it through our E-newsletter and social media channels — so stay tuned!
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Potters Point will be managed as a low-impact nature preserve. Potential activities include hiking, kayaking, paddling, birdwatching and guided educational experiences. The goal is to make this spectacular coastline publicly accessible while preserving the sensitive habitats that make it worth protecting in the first place.
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You can make a gift to the Potters Point campaign HERE. Every dollar goes directly toward securing this property for the public and for future generations. If you'd like to discuss other ways to support the project, please reach out to our Development Director, Brenda Herman at brenda@huronpines.org.
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