Spring Lake, Michigan
Spring Lake is a village of 2,519 people in Ottawa County, Michigan, founded in 1867.
Why visit Spring Lake
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light, Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light, Aloys Bilz House and Edward P. Ferry House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Spring Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Spring Lake
Spring Lake is a village in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,497 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Spring Lake Township. The two share a ZIP code, which also serves most of the neighboring city of Ferrysburg and slivers of Crockery Township in Ottawa County and Fruitport Township and the city of Norton Shores in Muskegon County.
From the Wikipedia article Spring Lake, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light
Lighthouse · 3.3 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light
Lighthouse · 3.2 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
Ski area · 2.6 mi
Ski area in Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks8
Aloys Bilz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Spring Lake, Michigan
Edward P. Ferry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
House in Grand Haven, Michigan
Fruitport Road–Pettys Bayou Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Bridge in Ottawa County, Michigan, USA
Grand Haven Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Trunk Western Railroad Grand Haven Coal Tipple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Coaling tower in Grand Haven, Michigan
Nathaniel and Esther (Savidge) Robbins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Grand Haven, Michigan
Pere Marquette 1223
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Preserved PM N-1 class 2-8-4 locomotive
Piers and Revetments at Grand Haven, Michigan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic navigational structures located at the mouth of the Grand River in Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes41
Brooklyn's
Cafe · Bagel, Coffee Shop, Tea · 0.5 mi
411 West Savidge Street
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-18:00
kiwami
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
510 West Savidge Street
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 16:30-21:30
Fuel Bar + Refuge
Restaurant · Seafood, Burger, Pizza, Asian, American · 0.4 mi
228 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake
29 more on the map.
History
In 1837, Captain Benjamin Hopkins purchased land in the area and built a mill. The place became known as "Hopkins Mill". In 1849, Thomas W. White and S.C. Hopkins recorded a plat with the name "Mill Point". A post office was established with that name in May 1851. In May 1867, the post office was renamed "Spring Lake", which was also the name of a station on the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railway (later part of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad). The Village of Spring Lake was incorporated in 1869. The post office continues to operate, with ZIP code 49456.
From the History section of Spring Lake, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
940 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare3
Map of Spring Lake
123 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 26°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 57°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 25°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Grand Haven Wwtp (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ottawa County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Grand Haven 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Ferrysburg 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Fruitport 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Norton Shores 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Muskegon 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- North Muskegon 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Allendale 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Lamont 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Beechwood 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Holland 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tree in front of Spring Lake at sunset, Shocksingularity, CC0
- Pere-marquette-1223, Dwp49423 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Trunk Western Railroad Grand Haven Coal Tipple, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robins House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Reformed Church, Grand Haven Historic District, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferry House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aloys Bilz House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Petty's Bayou Bridge, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
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