Indian Lake is a spring-fed lake in Southwest Michigan. It is between Dowagiac and Eau Claire. The lake covers over 500 acres and has depths of up to 31 feet. South Bend is about 40 minutes from Indian Lake and the city of Chicago is about a two-hour drive.
Being an all-sports lake, people come to the Indian Lake for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The surrounding communities are quiet and can be a nice place to vacation.
The Indian Lake area has a lot to offer. Beyond the lake, there is a lot to do, see, and enjoy in the area.
For day trips, cities like South Bend and Kalamazoo have a lot to offer. Both have many cultural attractions like art galleries and museums. South Bend also has the Potawatomi Zoo. Both cities are less than an hour drive from Indian Lake.
The Indian Lake Yacht Club is an attraction on the lake. It is a private yacht club that offers members an array of sailing services. They also have a clubhouse and hold social events during the peak season. The club also provides youth sailing programs.
Wine lovers can find several wineries not far from the lake. In fact, there are three popular wineries, all less than half an hour away. They are Red Winery, Dablon Winery & Vineyards, and Round Barn Winery. The Strand Brewery and Sister Lake Brewing Company are both in Dowagiac as well.
Residents and visitors do not have to go far to find good places to eat. Indian Lake Pub and Timberline Inn are both just off the lake. There are also places like Mr. Wahoo’s Eatery and the Railway Cafe in Dowagiac.
There are over 200 homes surrounding Indian Lake in Southwest Michigan. The median price for a home near the lake is about $375,000. Homes by Indian Lake can sell for as low as $240,000. However, there are properties that could sell for over $1 million.
Contact Lake Life Realty for help buying and selling homes on Indian Lake. We are lakefront real estate experts in Southwest Michigan.
