Van Auken Lake

Located in Van Buren County, Michigan

Van Auken Lake is a 244-acre lake with the deepest point reaching 46 acres. There are several airports nearby, Watervliet Municipal Airport (13 min), South Haven Area Regional Airport (16 min), and SouthWest Regional Airport (29 min). Also, there are several hospitals in the area, including Spectrum Health Lakeland (16 min), Bronson South Haven Hospital (18 min), and Emergency Department (16 min).

Life on the Lake

Van Auken Lake is bustling with activities for families. Residents can enjoy activities like art fairs and concerts. They can also enjoy events like the Holland Wintertime Festival, Classic Car Cruise-ins, and the Tulip Time Festival. On the lake, residents can fish, swim, or boat! Anglers can enjoy the multiple species of aquatic life found in Van Auken Lake, like bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and northern pike.

What is Nearby?

Van Buren County has other things for residents outside the lake. Some attractions are SUrfari Joe’s Indoor Wilderness Water Park (18 min), Historical Soc Inc (13 min), and Jackson Family Farm (10 min).

There are restaurants for those looking for a bite to eat after all the fun. These include Gala-T-Inn (12 min), Arrowhead Bar & Grill (10 min), and Panel Room (12 min). Shoppers can also take advantage of nearby stores like Family Dollar (19 min) and AT&T (20 min).

Why Choose Van Auken Lake?

Van Auken lake provides a safe community that loves its environment and the lake. It is a great place to settle down and call your forever home.