Cedar Lake - Porter Twp

Located in Van Buren County, Michigan

Cedar Lake is a 269-acre lake located in Porter Township in Van Buren County, Michigan. Kalamazoo, Michigan, is 25 miles northeast, while Detroit is 160 miles east.

The closest location for urgent care is the Three Rivers Health Hospital, 23 miles southeast. The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is 23 miles northeast, outside Kalamazoo.

The closest town to grab a bite to eat in is Lawton, Michigan, seven miles north. Try restaurants like Big T, Breakfast Place, Bombas The Shack, and Capestone Cafe.

Fun on the Water

Cedar Lake is a popular full recreation lake in the Southwestern Michigan area! Residents enjoy a variety of activities like boating, waterskiing, swimming and sunbathing at the beach, and fishing!

During the spring and summer, the bass and panfish attract nearby anglers. When the lake begins to freeze in the winter, ice tents begin to pop up on the lake, and anglers search for trout, perch, and walleye.

What's Nearby?

This area of Michigan is known for its outstanding wine! Head to the St. Julian Winery and Distillery, a four-generation family-owned and operated winery in Paw Paw, Michigan. You can purchase highly-rated wine, vodka, rum, and award-winning brandy.

If you're looking to spend some time on the links, head to the Pine View Golf Club. This public club offers two courses, the Spruce and Hemlock, that offer golfers of all skill levels a challenge!

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.

Retreat in Southwestern Michigan

Those that are looking for a retreat in the woodlands of Southwestern Michigan will love Cedar Lake!