The 211-acre Long Lake near Three Rivers, Michigan, is less than two hours from Chicago, less than an hour from Notre Dame, with easy access to Interstate 80/90. 630-acre Corey Lake, Clear Lake, and Hubbard Lake are nearby. Long Lake is an all-sports lake, but towing skiiers, tubers, and others is not permitted after 7:30 p.m. or before 11 a.m., so evening pontooning and fishing are tranquil. Muskie have been added to the lake, which also has bass and bluegill. The spring-fed, crystal-clear lake has no outlet, so water is pumped out to maintain lake levels. An association monitors water quality.
About 200 homes are on the lake. Home prices range from $250,000 to $2 million. Some cottages for sale on Long Lake are torn down and replaced with larger homes. Three Rivers, Michigan, just eight miles away, has a full range of shopping, including Meijer, Menard’s, and Walmart, as well as local and national-chain restaurants. Corey Lake Orchard, Happy’s Landing restaurant and bar, Friendly Grill & Tavern, and Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area are all within 12 minutes away. Kalamazoo, with a museum, golf courses, and many other attractions is less than 45 minutes away through the Michigan fruit-growing country.
