Lake Orion
Michigan
The Lake Orion real estate market is a tight inventory marketplace for lake property in Michigan.
Normally there are around 20 lake homes for sale at Lake Orion, and very few listings for lots and land.
Lake Orion is one of Michigan's largest lakes and has 10 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Oakland County International Airport, is only 18 miles away.
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Location
Lake Orion is located in Oakland County, Michigan. The closest airport is the Oakland County International Airport which is approximately 33 minutes from Lake Orion. The closest hospital is the POH Medical Center-Clarkston which is approximately 19 minutes from Lake Orion.
Close Amenities
The Michigan Museum of Natural History is a great way to explore the area and learn more about its historical significance! There is an endless supply of hiking and biking trails in the area that everyone can enjoy! Lansing, Michigan is approximately an hour and 29 minutes from Lake Orion.
Explore Lansing
Lansing, the birthplace of the Oldsmobile and Michigan's automotive center, offers plenty of history, culture, entertainment, and cuisine to explore.
The State Capitol Building opened in late 1878 to much acclaim and was restored to its original splendor in the early 1990s. The building, one of the premier examples of US decorative painting, is open to the public for free tours on weekdays.
The R. E. Olds Transportation Museum has a collection of cars and memorabilia as a tribute to the auto industry. The museum is courtesy of one of the city's most prominent citizens, Ransom Eli Olds. The very first Oldsmobile from 1897 is on display, along with other antique automobiles.
Michigan History Museum has three floors of state eras depicting scenes from the earliest peoples to the late 20th century. Visitors of all ages can enjoy learning about Michigan’s past, and Sunday trips are free.
Potter Park Zoo spans 20 acres and is one of the oldest continuously-operated zoos in the state. It is home to 500 animals and 180 species and sits adjacent to Potter Park, an 80-acre oak forest.
For a night out on the town, stop by one of the highly-rated restaurants in the city. Top choices include Fidler's On The Grand, Meat BBQ, Soup Spoon Cafe, The Cosmos, and Naing Myanmar Family Restaurant.
Lake Information
Lake Orion is a collection of smaller lakes that stemmed from 1830 damming of Paint Creek. The lake is 493 acres in size and reaches depths up to 80 feet. Anglers can expect to find northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. You can fish, swim, kayak, canoe, water ski, tube, and wakeboard on the lake.
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Lake Overview
- 10mi. of Shoreline
- 16ft. Avg. Depth
- 80ft. Deepest Depth
- Dam Name No Dam
- Managed By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 506
- Public Boat Ramps 1
- Water Level Full Pool Year Round
Information
- Counties: Oakland County
- Fish: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
- Condos available (Yes)
- Notable events: Halloween Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Fourth of July Fireworks
- Sailing clubs: Lake Orion Boat Club Inc, Bellevue Yacht, Pontiac Yacht Club.
- Interesting facts: In the late 1800's children played a prank by building a fake dragon and putting it in the lake, most people agreed it was fake but it did not keep the local news from reporting on it. The local school mascot would later derive from this event.
- Known for: Orion Art Center
- History: First settled in the early 1820's by Moses "Samuel" Munson. In 1835 the lake was officially named Orion.
- Landmarks: Lake Orion has many islands, the largest being Bellevue and Park.
Restrictions
Amenities
310 Heights Rd
Lake Orion , MI 48362
195 Lake St
Lake Orion, MI 48362
10 N Park Blvd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
1081 Indianwood rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Public
850 Stoney Creek Rd
Oakland Charter Township, MI 48363
Private
2375 Stanton Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Public
1301 Clarkston Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
1140 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
1050 E Oakwood Rd
Oxford, MI 48371
Nearby
6700 N Rochester rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
18 miles away
49 miles away
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All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate. Such Information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Some listings have been excluded from this website.
This page utilizes third-party mapping services and does not make any warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of these services' representations.