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Van Etten Lake

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Van Etten Lake, Michigan

Van Etten Lake real estate is considered a beautiful, but less active, market for lake homes and lake lots in Michigan.

There are typically very few lake homes for sale on Van Etten Lake at any given time. The lake will usually have very few lake lots and land for sale.

This lake is one of Michigan's largest lakes and has a shoreline of 11 miles.

About Van Etten Lake

Located in Iosco County, Michigan

Van Etten Lake is a 1,409-acre lake with the deepest point being 25 feet deep. The closest airport is Wurtsmith Air Force Base (10 min). It also has two hospitals nearby, including VA Oscoda Clinic (six min) and Ascension St. Joseph Hospital (10 min).

Life on the Lake

Van Etten Lake is the home to Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground. Residents are able to water ski, boat, fish, hike, and go horseback riding. The aquatic life inhabiting the lake is largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, crappie, and rainbow trout.

What is Nearby

The lake is not the only source of fun nearby. Residents can also enjoy one of the Great Lakes, Huron! Lake Huron is the second largest of the Great Lakes and the third-largest source of freshwater. Van Buren county also has multiple attractions to enjoy outside of the lake, including Wurtsmith Air Museum (five min), Lakewood Shores Huron Beach (14 min), and YMCA Camp Nisso Kone (four min).

After all the fun, families can enjoy restaurants nearby like Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant (four min), Dudley’s Diner (nine min), and Mancino’s Pit Stop (nine min). There are also stores nearby to enjoy, like Party and Food Center (four min), Family Dollar (seven min), and Nedo’s Farm Market (eight min).

Why Choose Van Etten Lake?

Van Etten Lake is a fantastic location for those looking for lakes big and small. Residents can enjoy a wide array of activities from the safety of their lake homes.

Lake Overview

  • 11mi. of Shoreline
  • 14ft. Avg. Depth
  • 25ft. Deepest Depth
  • Shoreline Borders
    National Park (Some)
  • Dam Name
    Lake Van Etten Dam
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    1,320
  • Public Boat Ramps
    2

Information

  • Counties: Iosco County
  • Fish: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
  • Condos available (Yes)
  • Sailing clubs: Tawas Bay Yacht Club

Restrictions

  • Permit is required to use the lake.
  • Jet skis are allowed.
  • Motorized boats are allowed.
  • Boating restrictions (No).
  • Dock restrictions (No).

Amenities

Marinas
Bunyan Town Marina
(989) 739-2371
Oscoda Twp
Oscoda Twp, MI 48750
Riverviiew Marina
906 S State St.
Oscoda, MI 448750
Golf Courses
(989) 724-6356
1981 S Huron Rd
Greenbush , MI 48738
(800) 882-2493
7751 Cedar Lake Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 724-5611
5184 Springport Rd
Harrisville, MI 48740
Campgrounds
(989) 739-7814
883 E River Rd
Oscoda Twp, MI 48750
Van Etten Lake State Forest
6722 Pine St
Oscoda Twp, MI 48750

Nearby

Hospitals
(989) 747-0026
5671 N Skeel Ave
Oscoda Twp, MI 48750