Sylvan Lake - Newago County

Newaygo County is fortunate to have so many of Michigan’s wonderful, natural lakes. Two of them are found  in the northwest corner of Brooks Township, just off M37, three miles north of Newaygo.

Emerald Lake, an 83 acre lake, connects to Sylvan Lake, a 113 acre lake, by a very short, boatable channel, which is covered by a white iron bridge. Both of these Michigan lakes shimmer with that beautiful aqua hue that makes them so attractive to photographers.

One of the things I like the least about the lakes is the narrow, single lane road that surrounds the lakes, as it slows me down in reaching my destination. But,  I also find this is one of the things I like most  about these lakes, because it forces me to slow down and enjoy some of Michigan quant cottages and lakefront year round homes. Some of the other things I like about these lakes is that they are both private lakes with no public access, making for quieter, cleaner lakes. I also like the fact that the area is serviced by a community sewer system.  And, although the lakes make you feel as if you are far away from the busyness of daily life, there are places nearby to purchase all of my supplies.