Bridge Lake

Located in Oakland County, Michigan

Bridge Lake is a roughly 20-acre lake located within the town of Springfield in Oakland County, Michigan. Detroit is around 45 miles south of the lake, and Lansing is 75 miles east.

The closest location for urgent care is the Ascension Genesys Hospital, 16 miles north in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The Oakland County International Airport is only nine miles south of the lake.

When heading into town, grab a bite to eat at nearby restaurants like Kruse's Deer Lake Inn, the Royal Diner, and Mr. B's Roadhouse.

Life on the Water

This long and narrow lake is perfect for those looking for a slice of seclusion. Most of the lake's shoreline is undeveloped, leaving residents with a beautiful woodland view to wake up to.

Bridge Lake is best suited for kayaking, canoeing, and boating in a small motorboat. Before you head out on the water, make sure to grab a rod and reel! Anglers can expect to catch largemouth bass and northern pike.

What's Nearby?

Less than 10 miles away from the lake is the Pine Knob Ski Resort! This smaller ski resort offers trails for all skill levels and lessons for those looking to sharpen their abilities on the snow.

Independence Oaks County Park is a fantastic place for those seeking a large fishing lake, miles of hiking trails, and opportunities for archery deer hunting. On the park's lake — Crooked Lake — anglers can expect to catch bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, and other various panfish.

Visit Detroit

Located less than an hour south of Bridge Lake, the list of things to do in Detroit is seemingly endless.

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is the largest indoor-outdoor museum in the U.S. It features objects from crucial events of American history like Abraham Lincoln’s chair at the Ford Theater, the bus where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, and more.

Greenfield Village is another part of the Innovation museum that shows visitors what American life was like in the past. Take a ride in a Ford Model T, eat a meal from the 1830s, or watch a baseball game from the late 1800s.

Visit Sea Life in Auburn Hills for a family-friendly trip into the world of the ocean! Go through their Ocean Tunnel and get a front-row seat to a tropical ocean. There are also interactive exhibits like Touchpool, where visitors can look and feel up to nine different types of creatures.

Calm and Quaint

Those looking for a slice of small-town life in the gorgeous woodlands of Southeast Michigan will love living on Bridge Lake.