Indian Lake (Schoolcraft County, Michigan) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Indian Lake
View from Palms Book State Park
Indian Lake Location in Michigan
Location	Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Coordinates	45°59′20″N 86°19′56″W / 45.98889°N 86.33222°W / 45.98889; -86.33222
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	6 miles (9.7 km)
Max. width	3 miles (4.8 km)
Surface area	8,400 acres (3,400 ha)
Surface elevation	610 feet (190 m)

Indian Lake is a beautiful lake located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a really big lake, stretching about six miles long and three miles wide.

This makes Indian Lake the fourth largest inland lake in Michigan's amazing Upper Peninsula. It's a popular spot for nature lovers and adventurers!

About Indian Lake

Indian Lake is known for its clear waters and natural beauty. It's a great place to visit if you love the outdoors.

Where is Indian Lake?

Indian Lake is found in the central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It's surrounded by several cool state parks.

• On its south and west sides, you'll find two parts of Indian Lake State Park. These parks offer lots of fun activities.
• On the northwest side, there's Palms Book State Park. This park is famous for a special natural spring called Kitch-iti-kipi, which is Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring.

Fun Facts About the Lake

• Indian Lake covers a huge area of about 8,400 acres. That's like more than 6,000 football fields!
• The lake is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and swimming during the warmer months.
• In winter, people enjoy ice fishing and snowmobiling on and around the lake.
• The area around Indian Lake is home to lots of wildlife. You might spot deer, birds, and other animals.