Sanford Lake

Located in Midland County, Michigan

Sanford Lake is located in the town of Jerome, Michigan. The closest hospital to the lake is MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland which is approximately 15 minutes from Sanford Lake. The closest airport is the Capital Region International Airport which is located approximately an hour and 37 minutes from Sanford Lake.

Close Amenities

The Pine Haven Recreational Area offers a beautiful facility for every member of your family to enjoy the different opportunities that they have to offer in the different seasons that Michigan has to offer.

The Sanford Lake Park is the park that runs along Sanford Lake and offers various hiking and biking trails in the summer seasons and snowmobiling and skiing trails during the winter seasons.

Sanford Lake is located approximately an hour and 30 minutes from Lansing, Michigan.

Explore Lansing

Lansing, the birthplace of the Oldsmobile and Michigan's automotive center, offers plenty of history, culture, entertainment, and cuisine to explore.

The State Capitol Building opened in late 1878 to much acclaim and was restored to its original splendor in the early 1990s. The building, one of the premier examples of US decorative painting, is open to the public for free tours on weekdays.

The R. E. Olds Transportation Museum has a collection of cars and memorabilia as a tribute to the auto industry. The museum is courtesy of one of the city's most prominent citizens, Ransom Eli Olds. The very first Oldsmobile from 1897 is on display, along with other antique automobiles.

Michigan History Museum has three floors of state eras depicting scenes from the earliest peoples to the late 20th century. Visitors of all ages can enjoy learning about Michigan’s past, and Sunday trips are free.

Potter Park Zoo spans 20 acres and is one of the oldest continuously-operated zoos in the state. It is home to 500 animals and 180 species and sits adjacent to Potter Park, an 80-acre oak forest.

For a night out on the town, stop by one of the highly-rated restaurants in the city. Top choices include Fidler's On The Grand, Meat BBQ, Soup Spoon Cafe, The Cosmos, and Naing Myanmar Family Restaurant.

Lake Information

Sanford Lake is approximately 13,899 acres and reaches depths up to 26 feet. Anglers can expect to find bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, and northern pike. You can participate in various water sports including swimming, boating, fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and kayaking.

Why Sanford Lake?

Sanford Lake is a beautiful lake that is nestled in a quiet small town, just an hour and a half from a big city full of life and experiences to enjoy!