The lake has been popular for many years and is mostly developed with a mix of year round homes, cottages and trailers. You can find a little bit of everything on the lake, from a motel, to several seasonal cottage resorts to seasonal trailer / RV parks.

A ride around any Michigan lake is always an adventure and this lake is no different. To take a drive around this lake, just follow Lakeside Drive all around the lake, except on the west side, when you would take Aster Road north or south, depending on your direction.

The most interesting resort on the lake may be the Wolf Lake Ranch. I must admit I have never been to the ranch, but in my travels have many times passed by it on the northwest tip of the lake and have always found it intriguing. The lake front, combined with the ranch style environment and  the horses, sounds interesting. Add to that the thousands of state and federal owned acres just across the road to enjoy, you may find this is just the weekend destination spot you are looking for. If you have ever stayed there, I would like to hear your about your experience.

Big Star Lake has a Lake Association, as well as its own  Lake Webcam and even a Historical Website  with tons of interesting stories, pictures and postcards. And, of course,I don’t want to forget to include the link to the Lake Map.

Star Lake Drive will get you around Big Star Lake.  Many private roads and private drives run off this blacktop street. The area is well wooded, but can be rather busy at times.

The DNR manages a public access site to Big Star Lake. You can find this on the southwest section of the lake. A hard surface boat launch is there, as well as vault style toilets and plenty of parking. Looks like there is a sandy beach there, but not sure swimming is allowed.

Fishermen enjoy Big Star Lake and report catches of Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Tiger Muskellunge, Walleye and Yellow Perch. Surrounding Big Star are several smaller lakes, also lined with cottages, trailers and year round homes. Oxbow Lake, Reed Lake, Rainbow Lake, Orchard Lake, Gifford Lake, Honeymoon Lake, Cecilia Lake and Basford Lake, just to name a few, are some of the lakes surrounding the lake.

There is a lot to do in the area. Be sure to try one of my favorites, Jones Ice Cream.

Take time to enjoy a Michigan Lake!

I checked out the schedule of activities and there is something for everyone.  From food booths to crafts, from the fireman’s water battle to live music and everything in between.

The activities begin today @ 4:00 p.m. and conclude Sunday with the Lake County D.A.R.E. Car show at the Baldwin Airport.

Jones Ice Cream is a long established business serving up some of Michigan’s best ice cream. The walls display many years worth of fascinating memorabilia of Lake County and Baldwin’s history.

Please do not interpret this post as a commercial for Jones Ice Cream Store, it is not a commercial. But, as one who enjoys both ice cream and nostalgia, I find this place worthy of recommending to my friends.