Round Lake
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.5/10
The water's right there—Lake Allegan sits practically on your doorstep, less than a tenth of a mile away, so if you're into being near the lake without the full resort-town chaos, this is it. It's a solid chunk of land, 345 acres of the quieter West Michigan stretch, about an hour's drive from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. The Allegan State Game Area is close by too, around five miles out, so there's room to roam without feeling hemmed in. You get the lake access and the outdoor space without having to choose between one or the other—which honestly is why a lot of people end up out here.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Round Lake within walking distance
- Round Lake: 8 min walk
- Crooked Lake: 7 min drive
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Explore Round Lake
Same name, different focus — Round Lake is also covered as:
- Round Lake Lake Area — lake area details
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Allegan State Game Area
5.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Fennville Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Allegan State Game Area
Round Lake
+1 more
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Northwest Trail
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in Round Lake is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Valley Township
Source: valleytwp.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressHamilton Fire (north of 118th Ave) / Allegan Fire District (south)
Split coverage: Hamilton Fire north of 118th Ave (269-751-4444); area dept south (burn permits 269-686-5222).
Services for Valley · Source: valleytwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Round Lake are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Frequently asked about Round Lake
- What schools serve Round Lake?
- Round Lake is served by Fennville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fennville Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Round Lake walkable?
- Round Lake scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Round Lake
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