Clear Lake - Buchanan Twp

Located in Berrien County, Michigan

Clear Lake is a 79-acre lake located in Buchanan Township (Berrien County), Michigan. Kalamazoo is 73 miles northeast, Grand Rapids is 106 miles northeast, and Detroit is 210 miles northeast.

The closest location for emergency care is the Lakeland Niles Hospital, nine miles east in Niles, Michigan. The South Bend International Airport is 18 miles southeast in South Bend, Indiana.

Life on the Water

Enjoy life on the water at Clear Lake! There is lots of fun to be had here, from boating and other watersports to swimming and fishing. Common warm water fish in this region are bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, and yellow perch.

What's Nearby?

The area around Clear Lake is full of things to fill your days off of the water with! The Fernwood Botanical Garden is a nearby place to explore gardens along with nature preserves and trails. They offer educational programs about the plants housed here and in the region!

Not really into nature, well how about museums and history? If so, you should check out Pears Mill Museum, located in Downtown Buchanan. Pears Mill is the only surviving water-powered mill that’s still standing in the city of Buchanan.

There are plenty of great restaurants in Buchanan. After a long day of exploring, try places like Cameron's Restaurant, Union Coffee House & Cafe, Gary Z's Sub Shop, and Milano's Pizza.

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.

Why Clear Lake?

Whether you're having fun on the water, exploring nearby stops, or grabbing a bite to eat at local restaurants, there's never a dull day at Clear Lake!