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1. Lake Huron, Lake Huron. Flickr/Erik Przekop. This one is a no-brainer. If you’re from the Detroit area, Lake Huron should be first on your list of must-visit lakes.
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Inland lake maps. Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes. For about 2,700 of these, we have inland lake maps available. Click on a county for a list of available lake maps in that county.
- Lake St. Clair
- Lake Erie
- Thelma Spencer Park
- Stony Creek Lake
- Belleville Lake
- Ford Lake
- Newburgh Lake
- Walled Lake
- Kent Lake
- Cass Lake
Website: Lake St. ClairDistance from Detroit:8 miles (20 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Tubing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-FishingWebsite: Lake ErieDistance from Detroit:29 miles (35 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Camping, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Tubing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-Fis...Website: Thelma Spencer ParkDistance from Detroit:24 miles (30 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-Fishing, Ice SkatingWebsite: Stony Creek LakeDistance from Detroit:35 miles (45 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Camping, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-Fishing, Ice SkatingWebsite: Belleville LakeDistance from Detroit:26 miles (30 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-FishingWebsite: Ford LakeDistance from Detroit:37 miles (40 min)Activities: Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Tubing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-FishingWebsite: Newburgh LakeDistance from Detroit:24 miles (30 min)Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, BikingWebsite: Walled LakeDistance from Detroit:31 miles (35 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Tubing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-FishingWebsite: Kent LakeDistance from Detroit:39 miles (45 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Camping, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-FishingWebsite: Cass LakeDistance from Detroit:32 miles (45 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Tubing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice-Fishing- Mullett Lake. Mullet Lake near Cheboygan is one of Michigan’s biggest inland lakes. It once played an important role in Native American trade routes, but today, people mostly use it for recreation.
- Bass Lake. Spanning 344 acres, Bass Lake is a glacial lake that provides a serene place to take a dip and escape downtown Traverse City’s lively atmosphere.
- Crooked Lake. Despite its large size, Crooked Lake, just outside of Petoskey only has a maximum depth of about 20 feet, which makes it perfect for swimming.
- Perch Lake. While many lakes in Michigan share this name, the 40-acre situated just outside of Traverse City in East Bay Township is the best one for swimming.
- Lake St. Clair. The scenic Lake St. Clair is 42 kilometers (26.10 miles) long and 39 kilometers (24.23 miles) wide and flows out into the Detroit River.
- Lake Muskoday. Sunsets in Lake Muskoday are too mesmerizing for words. If you aren’t a big fan of fishing, you will enjoy the epic views. You get candy-colored clouds, a nice cool breeze, the lake waters in the background, and the beautiful Detroit skyline reflected on the lake.
- Lake Huron. Lake Huron is the second largest among the five Great Lakes of North America, having a total surface area of 59,600 square kilometers (23,011.69 square miles).
- Lake Erie. One of North America’s Great Lakes, Lake Erie is the fourth largest and the shallowest (an average depth of only 63 feet or 19.20 meters). Now, the lake stands beautifully, protected by environmental groups.
A statewide map of Michigan showing the major lakes, streams and rivers. Drought, precipitation, and stream gage information.
The following are five of the best lakes near Detroit that are worth visiting when in the area. Lake Huron Parks. Lake Huron Roadside Park. Lighthouse Park. Fort Gratiot County Park. Lakeport State Park. Lakeside Park. Lake Huron is one of the five Great Lakes, bordering Michigan and Ontario, Canada.
