Lakes and waterfalls in Michigan

Scenic Lakes & Waterfalls

Michigan's inland waters range from the 9,800-acre Crystal Lake in Benzie County to the specialized man-made environment of Fletcher Pond in the northeast. This collection highlights unique geological and engineered features, including the illuminated cascades of Stepping Stone Falls on the Flint River and the remote, rocky shores of Lake Medora in the Keweenaw Peninsula. These sites represent a cross-section of the state's aquatic landscapes, from the public waters of Cowden Lake to the small, 87-acre Lake Lavine near the Indiana border.

Scenic Lakes & Waterfalls — Map

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Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake, the largest lake of this name in Michigan, is located near Lake Michigan in Benzie County about 25 miles southwest of…

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B

Lake Medora

Lake Medora is a lake located on US Highway 41 in Keweenaw County, Michigan, near Grant and Eagle Harbor Townships.

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Stepping Stone Falls

Man-made waterfall and dam on the Flint River within the Genesee County Parks system. The site features a series of concrete steps and is illuminated by multicolored lights during summer evenings.

D

Mill Creek Falls

Small natural waterfall located on Mill Creek in St. Clair County. It is a rare example of a natural waterfall occurring within Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

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Fletcher Pond

Fletcher Pond is a man-made body of water located in Northeastern Michigan.

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Cowden Lake

Cowden Lake is a 128-acre public lake located in Montcalm County, Michigan, 2.4 miles east of the town of Coral.

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Lake Lavine

Lake Lavine is a small lake, 87 acres, in south central Michigan. Located in Kinderhook Township, Branch County, Michigan approximately 3…

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