Prairie River Lake - Burr Oak Twp

Located in St. Joseph County, Michigan

Nestled in Burr Oak Township, Michigan, Prairie River Lake is 136 acres in size and reaches depths of up to 57 feet. It is located about 90 miles south of Grand Rapids and 90 miles southwest of Lansing.

Sturgis Hospital is located six miles away and provides 24/7 medical care. The lake is just 35 miles from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.

Life on the Water

In addition to a gorgeous view, this all-sports lake offers a variety of water activities like jet skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, boating, and swimming.

Fishing is a popular pastime on the water, and prominent species in the region include largemouth bass, northern pike, and smallmouth bass.

Things to Do

There are plenty of local restaurants to enjoy, including Hillcrest Bar and Grill, Prairie Lake Tavern, and Davinci’s. These are just a few of the residents’ favorites, and soon, they’ll be your favorites too!

If you are looking to shop, be sure to visit York Mercantile to find gifts, home decor, framed prints, furniture, and locally made products.

Located just 15 minutes from the lake in Colon, known as the Magic Capital of the World, lies Sterlini Theater. The entire family can enjoy fun and mind-boggling magic shows inside the beautiful theater.

Day in Lansing

Spend a day in Michigan's capital city, located just an hour and a half from the lake. Check out Potter Park Zoo, Michigan State Capitol, Michigan History Center, Hawk Island Park, and a variety of delicious restaurants downtown.

Experience Prairie River Lake

Prairie River Lake’s beauty and ideal location make it the perfect destination for you to call home.