Big Pine Island Lake

Located in Kent County, Michigan

Big Pine Island Lake is a 223-acre lake located in Grattan Township (Kent County), Michigan. It is on the western side of the state, sitting 25 miles northeast of Grand Rapids and 157 miles northwest of Detroit.

The closest location for emergency medicine is the Spectrum Health United Hospital, 10 miles northeast in Greenville, Michigan. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 28 miles south, outside of Grand Rapids.

Grab a bite to eat in nearby Belding, Michigan, at restaurants like Abbey's Gab'N'Shack, Bridge Street Cafe, the Horse's Mouth Tavern, and Silk City Saloon.

A Well Rounded Lake Location

This spacious lake provides enough room for residents to live out their best life in paradise!

Whether you're looking to spend the day soaking up some sun or playing on your own private beach, the possibilities here are endless. High-speed watersports like tubing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding are popular pastimes here as well.

If you're a bigger fan of taking it easy, then launch your kayak and explore the shoreline. Before heading out onto the water, make sure you grab a rod and reel! Anglers can expect to catch black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and various panfish.

What's Nearby?

The Cannonsburg Ski area is just 10 miles away. While it is known for its skiing, snowboarding, and tubing opportunities, it also offers hiking, mountain biking, and year-round outdoor events.

Visit the Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve if you're looking to hike the trails and take in views of the different naturescapes and wildlife available here.

Visit Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is a Michigan cultural hub that's less than an hour away, offering an infinite list of things to do!

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is a fantastic place for those that love the beauty of art and nature. Peruse exotic plants, a desert, Victorian gardens, and modern sculptures.

The John Ball Zoo contains nearly 2,000 animals, many of which visitors can interact with up close! There are reptiles, fish, birds, mammals, and amphibians waiting for you to visit.

If you're looking for an art experience like no other, then spend a day in the Grand Rapids Art Museum! There are over 6,000 works spanning hundreds of years, featuring names like Andy Warhol, Albrecht Dürer, and Maarten Baas.

After a long day of exploring this riverside city, sample the local cuisine at restaurants like The Chop House Grand Rapids, Bistro Vella Vita, Butcher's Union, and Rose's.

Fun and Relaxing

Those looking for the perfect blend of high-octane fun and pensive relaxation will love living on Big Pine Island Lake.