Orange Lake

Located in Oakland County, Michigan

Orange Lake is located in beautiful Oakland County, Michigan, under a 30-minute drive to the heart of Detroit. Orange Lake is 44 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Detroit is just 26 miles southeast of the lake.

McLaren Oakland Hospital is five miles away, and Oakland County International Airport is 10 miles away.

Life on the Water

Orange Lake is 33 acres of beautiful blue water. The lake lives up to its name through beautiful orange-sky sunsets that are picture worthy almost every night. The lake’s one-mile shoreline makes for incredible walks around sunset to witness all that Orange Lake has to offer.

Anglers can expect to catch smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie, among others. Local and state fishing regulations apply.

What's Nearby?

Oakland County, Michigan, has some incredible experiences available for Orange Lake residents.

Spacecraft Detroit is an interactive art exhibit that invites visitors to experience live art. The exhibit is perfect for the whole family.

Stepping Stone Falls is a beautiful park for the whole family to enjoy. If you go at nighttime, you can see a beautiful sunset, followed by the waterfalls illuminated by gorgeous lights.

Want to try something new? Deconstruction Depot is a rage room where attendees can destroy cars, walls, rooms, and more. Upon arrival, you are met with sledge hammers and bats to destroy everything in sight!

While you’re exploring, grab a bite to eat at one of the local hotspots like Bad Brads BBQ, Old Detroit Bar & Grill, or Sagebrush Cantina.

For the Lover of a Sunset

Orange Lake is credited with some of the most beautiful sunsets in Oakland County. If you love to admire skies full of pinks, oranges, and yellows over beautiful blue water, Orange Lake is the perfect place for you.