Archer Lake

Located in Branch County, Michigan

Archer Lake is a 64-acre lake located in Algansee Township (Branch County), Michigan. Kalamazoo is 67 miles northwest, and Detroit is 126 miles east.

The closest location for emergency care is the ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital, eight and a half miles northwest in Coldwater, Michigan. The South Bend International Airport is located 91 miles southwest.

Coldwater is the closest place to grab a bite to eat. Check out restaurants like Ponderosa Steakhouse, El Cerrito Mexican, Jeannie's Diner, and Broadway Grille.

Fun on the Water

Archer Lake is nestled in the South Chain of Lakes, with 17 miles of other freshwater lakes to explore! It is directly connected via small channels to Middle Lake, Wright Lake, and Marble Lake.

Residents at Archer Lake will enjoy a variety of watersports, such as boating, kayaking, waterskiing, tubing, and kayaking. Before heading out on the water, grab a rod and reel! Anglers can expect to catch black crappie, hybrid striped bass, large and smallmouth bass, walleye, and many more.

What's Nearby?

Nearby waterpark The Aqua Pit is a fantastic location for the kids on a sunny day! Here, you'll find an inflatable jungle gym on the water, kayaks and paddleboards to rent, as well as a large sandy beach for games or relaxing!

The Lost Nation State Game Area in nearby Pittsford is the perfect place for the outdoorsman. There are three trails used for running, hiking, and biking. You'll see plenty of wildlife while out here, like deer, beavers, rabbits, bats, and turtles, and if you want, you can bow hunt when the season is in.

Visit Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo makes for a great day trip, with plenty of things to do indoors and out!

The Kalamazoo Nature Center spans 1,100 acres with an 11-acre arboretum, 11 nature trails, and the Delano Pioneer Homestead. The Interpretive Center features its award-winning "Nature Up Close" hall, interactive exhibits, three-story tropical rainforest, a bug house, and seasonal butterfly and hummingbird garden.

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts features more than 5,000 works of fine art in its permanent collection for visitors to enjoy. It also has touring and collective exhibitions in 10 galleries, offers four art classes at the Kirk Newman Art School and highlights local artists in the KIA Gallery Shop.

The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum has been voted the "Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners" and "Best Place to Spend a Day with Your Family," making it a must-see. It features more than 100 air and space artifacts, rides, Full-Motion Flight Simulators, a theater, historical exhibits, and educational activities.

After a long day of exploration, be sure to enjoy a meal at one of the many delicious restaurants in the city. Highly-rated options include Crow's Nest, The Studio Grill, Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza, and Bell's Eccentric Cafe.

Relaxing and Calm

Those looking for a place to relax in the Southern Michigan woods will love Archer Lake!