Gun Lake

Located in Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan

Gun Lake is a 2,680-acre lake located in Yankee Springs and Orangeville Townships, Michigan. Kalamazoo/Battle Creek is 31 miles south, and Grand Rapids is 31 miles north. The closest location for emergency care is Spectrum Health Pennock, 14.5 miles east. The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is 37 miles south.

Large Lake Living

Gun Lake truly has it all. Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced time on the water with activities like kneeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, and wakeboarding, or fun that goes a little slower, like kayaking, swimming, and fishing, there’s something for everyone here! Gun is known locally for its fantastic angling opportunities. Fishermen can expect to catch bass, yellow perch, northern pike, walleye, and bluegill.

What’s Nearby?

On the shores of the lake sits the Yankee Springs Recreation Area! This 5,200-acre multi-purpose park offers a variety of activities to do. Visitors enjoy hiking, a 12-mile mountain biking trail, camping, equestrian trails, and more. After a long day outdoors, grab a bite to eat at one of many nearby restaurants. Examples of excellent cuisine include Sand Bar and Grill, Curley Cone, Freda’s Fish Fry & More, and Lakeside Pizzeria. Less than twenty miles northeast of the lake is the Middleville State Game Area. Not only can you hunt for turkey and deer, but you can also utilize the snowmobile/hiking trails and bird watch!

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 Gun Lake?

If you’re seeking somewhere that offers a quintessential lake lifestyle that’s not too far away from big-city fun, then you’ve found the perfect match in Gun Lake!