Central Lake, Michigan

About Central Lake

Central Lake, MI is a tiny community located in northern Michigan, home to 979 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Central Lake holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 999 residents per square mile.

📰 Central Lake News Today

• Quick Study Central Lake Clinches 1st Title Michigan High School Athletic Association · Aug 12
• Central Lake vs St. Mary Cathedral Football - Sep 3, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
• Jennifer Anne Stone Obituary Aug 12, 2026 Mortensen Funeral Homes · Aug 12
• Central Lake Football Schedule MaxPreps · May 28
• Central Lake Public Schools to offer driver’s education as pilot program 9and10news.com · Jun 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Central Lake Unique

• The only place in America named Central Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Central Lake

• Classic Pizza — pizza
• The Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Stone Circle · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Central Lake

• Bauer Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Mohrmann Natural Area reviews ★
• Echo Park reviews ★
• Thurston Park reviews ★
• Torch Lake Public Water Acces Site reviews ★
• Wilson Lake Boating Access Site reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Central Lake

• Central Lake Public Schools

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Central Lake

🏘️ Nearby Communities