Buhl Lake - Lakeville

Located in Oakland County, Michigan

Buhl Lake is a roughly 36-acre lake located in Lakeville (Oakland County), Michigan. Detroit is 38 miles south, Lansing is 102 miles west, and Ann Arbor is 65 miles southeast.

The closest location for emergency care is the Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, 14 miles south in Rochester, Michigan. The Oakland County International Airport is 24 miles southeast in Waterford Township, Michigan.

Plenty of fantastic restaurants can be found in Lake Orion, like Pita Way - Lake Orion Mediterranean, Fork n' Pint Lake Orion, 313 Pizza Bar, and Sagebrush Cantina.

Out of the Way Escape

Buhl Lake is a part of Addison Oaks County Park, a 1,140-acre park that offers over 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and much more! As far as lake activities go, you've found your next out-of-the-way escape, as there is plenty to do on the water.

The park offers boat and kayak rentals for those looking to spend a sunny day paddling, cruising, or swimming. Buhl is also extremely popular with local anglers, as there is a healthy population of largemouth bass, northern pike, and bluegill.

What's Nearby?

The nearby Bald Mountain State Park Recreation Area offers visitors 4,637 acres of outdoor fun! Here, you'll find 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, two trout streams, a shooting range, campgrounds, and much more!

Less than seven miles north of Buhl is Lakeville Lake, a 460-acre all-sports lake. Residents and visitors alike enjoy an array of activities such as jet skiing, waterskiing, and fishing. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of panfish, bass, and northern pike.

Those who spend all of their time on the links are in luck, as there are over five golf courses within 15 miles! Some of the closest are Copper Hills Golf Club, Myth Public Golf Course, and Twin Lakes Golf Club.

Visit Detroit

Located an hour south of Buhl Lake, the list of things to do in Detroit is seemingly endless.

Near Downtown, the neoclassical Detroit Institute of Arts is famed for the Detroit Industry Murals painted by Diego Rivera, and inspired by the city’s ties to the auto industry, giving it the nickname "Motor City."

The Henry Ford Museum provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. This awe-inspiring experience is also home to Rosa Parks Bus, and JFK’s limo.

No matter who you’re traveling with, everyone enjoys the Detroit International RiverWalk. With views of our neighbor Canada, the Ambassador Bridge, and the GM Renaissance Center, you’re in for a great afternoon.

Calm and Relaxing

If you're looking for a calm and relaxing lake in Central Michigan, then take a look at Buhl Lake. It may just be the location of your next lake home!