Lake Michigan

Bridgman/Stevensville Area

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Explore the Bridgman/Stevensville, MI Region by Lake Michigan

Discover the allure of Lake Michigan’s breathtaking vistas, an array of aquatic pursuits, and the world’s largest expanse of freshwater dunes in the heart of Bridgman/Stevensville. Covering 22,406 square miles around the third biggest U.S. lake, this locale is a mere 90 miles from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and 85 miles from Chicago, Illinois. For immediate medical care, Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center boasts a 24/7 ER, conveniently situated around nine miles away in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Travel options are abundant, with the nearby South Bend Regional Airport located approximately 35 miles south.

Embrace Lakeside Living

For an exhilarating waterborne adventure, an assortment of activities such as fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding await. A short distance of around 20 miles will lead you to Lake Michigan Beach – an ideal family destination for a memorable afternoon.

Dive into the diverse aquatic ecosystem, featuring prized catches like lake trout, yellow perch, bowfin, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass.

Attractions to Explore

If you’re needing a day in town, immerse yourself in the local shopping scene, including boutiques like The Sandpiper, Himalaya Textiles, and Fusion Gallery & Studio. Culinary delights abound at nearby eateries such as The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom, Rochefort’s The Next Generation, and D’Agostino’s Navajo Bar & Grille.

Families will delight in Captain Mike’s Fun Park, a five-acre amusement hub, offering an array of activities like go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, and an arcade.

Nature Enthusiasts’ Paradise

Apart from the urban side, the area caters to those who want to be in nature, inviting them to savor lakeside swims and scenic hikes.

Warren Dunes State Park, a sprawling 2,000-acre expanse, hugs the lake’s shoreline, displaying its iconic dunes and beaches.

For a relaxed day by the water, Weko Beach’s 950 feet of shoreline beckon with kayaking, sunbathing, and swimming, all set against Lake Michigan’s stunning backdrop.

Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at Grand Mere State Park, a public preserve and recreational haven featuring a mile of shoreline, hiking trails, picnic spots, fishing, and hunting.

Elevate Lake Living

Indulge in the many offerings of Lake Michigan at the Bridgman/Stevensville hub. Experience the epitome of lakeside splendor and leisure.

Lake Information

  • Shoreline: 1 mile
  • Average Depth: 279 feet
  • Deepest Depth: 923 feet
  • Acreage: 14.3 million acres
  • Ownership: Public
  • Counties: Berrien County
  • Fish: Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye

  • Permit is not required to use the lake.
    Jet skis are allowed.
    Motorized boats are allowed.
    Houseboats are allowed.
    Boating restrictions (Yes). — Personal Watercraft, Marine safety, General marine rules (See https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79144_79641—,00.html)

    • Resources Nearby

    South Bend International Airport

    Phone: 574-282-4590
    Address: 4477 Progress Dr, South Bend, IN 46628

    Weko Beach Campground

    Phone: 269-465-3406
    Address: 5239 Lake St, Bridgman, MI 49106

    Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    Phone: 269-426-4013
    Address: 11500, 11590 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125

    Lost Dunes Golf Club

    Phone: 269-465-9300
    Address: 9300 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106

    Pipestone Creek Golf Course

    Phone: 269-944-1611
    Address: 6768 Naomi Rd, Eau Claire, MI 49111

    Eagle Pointe Harbor

    Phone: 269-429-7400
    Address: 2351 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

    West Basin Marina

    Phone: 269-983-5432
    Address: 273 Marina Dr, St Joseph, MI 49085

    Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center

    Phone: 269-983-8300
    Address: 1234 W Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022