Bear Lake, MI

united states

Bear Lake is a small northern Michigan community of 343 people in Kalkaska County, sitting on the shores of its namesake spring-fed lake. Reach it via M-72 from Traverse City (30 miles east) or US-131 north from Grand Rapids connecting to M-72 west. The lake never freezes completely due to its spring-fed nature, maintaining clear water year-round even during harsh Michigan winters.