Bostwick Lake - Cannon Twp

Located in Kent County, Michigan

Bostwick Lake is a 271-acre lake located in Cannon Township (Kent County), Michigan. Grand Rapids is roughly 20 miles southwest, Kalamazoo is 69 miles south, and Lansing is 69 miles southeast.

The closest place for emergency care is the Spectrum Health United Hospital, 16 miles northeast in Greenville, Michigan. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is nestled 20 miles south, outside Grand Rapids.

There are fantastic restaurants off the shores of the lake, like Bostwick Lake Inn, Bostwick Bakery of Rockford, and Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake.

An All-Sports Lake Retreat

Bostwick Lake is the largest in Cannon Township and one of the most popular in the area, as it is an all-sports retreat! When the sun is shining, residents love to take watercraft of all kinds out on the lake — ranging from sailboats, kayaks, powerboats, and pontoon boats.

Once you're out on the water, enjoy activities like tubing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and fishing. Anglers can expect to find various panfish, rainbow trout, crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, and walleye.

What's Nearby?

The Cannonsburg Ski area is just five miles away. While it is known for its skiing, snowboarding, and tubing opportunities, it also offers hiking, mountain biking, and year-round outdoor events.

If you're looking to set up a time on the links, then you're in luck, as there are plenty of golf courses nearby! Check out Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant, Egypt Valley Country Club, and Cedar Chase Golf Club.

The Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve offers visitors a chance to soak in some of the most beautiful landscapes Western Michigan has to offer. Take a stroll through forests, bogs, wetlands, and prairies that host endangered wildlife.

Visit Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is a Michigan cultural hub that's less than an hour away, offering an infinite list of things to do!

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is a fantastic place for those that love the beauty of art and nature. Peruse exotic plants, a desert, Victorian gardens, and modern sculptures.

The John Ball Zoo contains nearly 2,000 animals, many of which visitors can interact with up close! There are reptiles, fish, birds, mammals, and amphibians waiting for you to visit.

If you're looking for an art experience like no other, then spend a day in the Grand Rapids Art Museum! There are over 6,000 works spanning hundreds of years, featuring names like Andy Warhol, Albrecht Dürer, and Maarten Baas.

After a long day of exploring this riverside city, sample the local cuisine at restaurants like The Chop House Grand Rapids, Bistro Vella Vita, Butcher's Union, and Rose's.

Best of Both Worlds

Bostwick Lake offers residents a well-rounded lake home experience, a place where you can take it easy or crank things up a notch!