Lake Linden, Michigan

About Lake Linden

Lake Linden, MI is a small town located in northwestern Michigan, home to 1,051 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lake Linden is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,330 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Michigan headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Lake Linden Unique

• The only place in America named Lake Linden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Linden

• Loading Zone II — american
• Denali Restaurant
• Lindell's Restaurant & Chocolate Shoppe — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Houghton County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Linden

• Grand Traverse Bay Public Access reviews ★
• Houghton Douglass Falls Scenic Site · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Lake Linden Village Park reviews ★
• Schoolcraft Township Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lake Linden

• Lake LindenHubbell Schools

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Lake Linden

🏘️ Nearby Communities