Magician Lake ~ Dowagiac, MI

You may not have an Amphicar but you can still have a roarin' good time on Magician Lake in Dowagiac! MichiganVacations.com describes Magician Lake: Magician-Lake is part of the "Sister Lakes" region of Lower Michigan, about 20 minutes east of St. Joseph and six miles northwest of the city of Dowagiac. It is the largest of the lakes in the Sister Lakes area with a total of 498 acres, three islands, two marinas and a sand bar. The gradual depth of Magician Lake makes it a great swimming lake for children, and boat rentals, fishing, water skiing and other lake activities are also available on the lake. Most of Magician Lake lies within Cass County; the other lakes of the region include Round, Big Crooked and Little Crooked and Dewey Lakes. There is one outlet on Magician Lake that is known as Silver Creek, located on the eastern shores. It drains south into the Dowagiac River and then into the St. Joseph River watershed of Lake Michigan. Other recreational activities in the area include hiking, biking, golf, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling and sledding. The nearby town of Dowagiac is filled with beautiful Victorian architecture and has a vibrant downtown area for shopping, restaurants, theaters and museums. Magician Lake is located 2 hours from Chicago, just thirty miles north of South Bend, Indiana and one hour from Kalamazoo. Even though Dowagic is an 'off the beaten path' kind of town, it is not devoid of fun! You can feel life slow down a bit as you drive through downtown. Just check out the list of Dowagiac events! Whether you have a desire for meandering fun or a rockin' good time you can find it here. Fruit stands and art museums by day, live music and theater by night. One of the best things about Dowagiac is that you get all of this without being secluded. You have quick access to other nearby smaller towns like Edwardsburg or you can drive 1/2 hour to South Bend for Notre Dame games or any of their artistic fine dining venues. With Kalamazoo only an hour away your options are endless. Slip back to a carefree and relaxed time at Magician Lake! Magician Lake Homes for Sale