Mill Pond - Wayne Twp

About Mill Pond - Wayne Township

Located in Cass County, Michigan, Mill Pond, or Mill Pond Lake, is a 150-acre lake located in Dowagiac, Michigan. It is nestled 26 miles north of South Bend, Indiana, 43 miles south of Kalamazoo, and roughly 25 miles east of the shores of Lake Michigan.

The closest location for emergency care is Borgess-Lee Hospital, three miles west. The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is 41 miles northeast.

Life on the Water

Mill Pond Lake is an excellent location to retreat to during the summers! Enjoy activities like kayaking, swimming, cruising on your pontoon, and fishing. Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, bass, and carp.

What's Nearby?

Nearby Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area provides a lovely skiing hill less than 17 miles east of the lake. There are three runs, seven lifts, and tutors who will give you skiing/snowboarding lessons!

Spruce Ridge Golf Club is across from the residential side of Mill Pond. This public, 18-hole course is a fantastic location for spending time on the links.

If hiking is one of your favorite activities, then you're in luck, as there are multiple preserves and wildlife refuges nearby. Some of the closest are Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge and Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary.

Explore South Bend

South Bend is the beloved home of Notre Dame, granting you the opportunity to see this beautiful campus. Most of the buildings are crafted in the Gothic style, including the stunning Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Community members also get free admission to the Snite Museum of Art and have the opportunity to watch the Fighting Irish athletic teams. South Bend is also the home of many enlightening museums, including the National Studebaker Museum, the History Museum, and the Military Honor Park and Museum.

The Potawatomi Zoo also presents a fun day activity, featuring nearly 500 unique animals spread across 23 acres!

South Bend boasts many top-rated restaurants. For an unforgettable fine dining experience, head over to Tippecanoe Restaurant, a former 19th-century castle with 40 different rooms. Other great options include the Lauber, Barnaby’s South Bend, Fiddler’s Hearth, and Roselily.

Why Mill Pond?

If you're looking for a wooded retreat in southern Michigan, you've found the perfect match in Mill Pond!