Clam Lake - Bellaire

Antrim County, Michigan

Clam Lake is in Bellaire, Michigan, and is under 35 miles from Traverse City.

The Kalkaska Memorial Health Center is under 30 miles away, and the Cherry Capital Airport is under 40 miles away.

Residents heading into town can visit the Cherryland Center Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as Corner Bistro.

On the Water Fun

Spanning 437 acres with a maximum depth of 27 feet, Clam Lake has a private, exclusive atmosphere that residents are sure to love.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, watersports, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the views. There are several public access points along the shoreline.

Anglers can find mudminnow, long nose gar, northern pike, yellow perch, brown bullhead, black bullhead, yellow bullhead, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, rock bass, white sucker, pumpkinseed, longear sunfish, muskellunge, blacknose shiner, spottail shiner, blackchin shiner, emerald shiner, sand shiners, bluntnose minnow, banded killifish, logperch, johnny darter, Iowa darter, walleye, and black crappie.

Explore Bellaire

Those looking for adventure off the water can discover everything Bellaire has to offer.

One popular attraction is the Grass River Natural Area, where visitors can hike the trails and relax in nature.

Another popular attraction is the Shanty Creek Resort Area, where visitors can grab a club and test their skills out on the green.

Visit Traverse City

The nearby area of Traverse City has plenty of activities and sights to keep the whole family entertained.

Wine enthusiasts will love being in Traverse Wine Coast, featuring about 40 different wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms. If breweries are more your style, CNN Money listed the city among America’s Best Beer Towns.

Depending on the season, there are exciting outdoor activities to partake in. Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, swimming, and sailing in the warm months and fat biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing or snowboarding, snow tubing, ice skating, and ice fishing in the winter season.

Beyond the beautiful water and plentiful activities, community members and tourists from across the county flock to the region for its annual National Cherry Festival. This festival typically draws around 500,000 people from all around the country to attend airshows, a classic car cruise, tournaments, and a live concert.

Calm and Relaxing

Those looking for a place to unwind will love living on Clam Lake.