Twin Lake, Michigan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northeastern Dalton Township, Muskegon County.
While unincorporated communities in Michigan lack definable legal boundaries, such are provided for CDPs, albeit for the purpose of the census only, and lacking legal status.
While the CDP includes only the areas surrounding the Twin Lakes and nearby North Lake and West Lake, which are entirely encompassed by the CDP, in the northeast corner of Dalton Township, the Twin Lake post office serves a much larger area that includes much of the northern and eastern portions of the Dalton Township, most of Cedar Creek Township to the east, much of Blue Lake Township to the north, the southeast corner of Holton Township, and parts of Egelston and Muskegon townships to the south.
Permanent and vacation homes surround each of the five lakes within the CDP, while the school, post office, and a small commercial area are in the eastern part of the CDP.
Muskegon is only about fifteen miles from Twin Lake, so residents of this much smaller community have access to the festivals, nightlife, and other activities and destinations that are found in the Muskegon region. Of course, Lake Michigan is also nearby.
The chief route to and from the CDP is M-120 (Horton Road). Other routes include Blue Lake Road, Cady Road, Dalson Road, Michillinda Road, Ryerson Road, Staple Road, and White Lake Drive.
Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of the center of the Twin Lake CDP include Lakewood Club, North Muskegon, Muskegon, Whitehall, Montague, Roosevelt Park, Norton Shores, Fremont, Hesperia, Rothbury, Ferrysburg, Newaygo, New Era, Spring Lake, Grant, and Grand Haven, while the unincorporated communities of Holton, Brunswick, and Dalton are within ten miles.
At the time of the 2020 census, the Twin Lake CDP had a population of 2,056.
In the mid-19th-century, when Twin Lake was first settled by European-Americans, water levels were higher than they are now, and there were only two lakes here when the area obtained its name. Today, there are three named lakes (Twin Lake, North Lake, and West Lake), as well as two other bodies of water.
The settlement grew around the Chicago & West Michigan Railroad line between Muskegon and Fremont, and was founded by Archibald B. Buell, Daniel Buzzell, and his son, George H. Buzzell, who came in 1866. A post office was established on May 1, 1873, with Warren F. Odion as postmaster. Archibald Buell platted the village that same year, although it was never incorporated.
This portion of our web guide focuses on the unincorporated community and census-designated place known as Twin Lake, Michigan. Government entities, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities within the Twin Lake area are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Better Baker Pre-Owned Vehicles
Offering used cars, trucks, and other vehicles from a variety of manufacturers, makes, and models, the auto dealership is on Holton Road in Twin Lake, Michigan. Available inventory may be browsed online or searched by condition, body style, make, model, maximum price, maximum mileage desired, and popular makes and models. Special offers are featured. Its location, business hours, contacts, and finance options are posted, along with an online contact form.
https://www.bettenbakerusedcars.net/
Situated in the southern part of the Manistee National Forest, the civil township is home to the Owasippe Scout Reservation. The township hall is located in the Twin Lake, Michigan community. The official township website features a history of the township, a calendar of township events, and an introduction to township staff, its fire department, and elected officials. A guide to township attractions, volunteer opportunities, and access to various documents are included.
https://www.bluelaketownship.org/
Open seven days a week, the restaurant and bar in Twin Lake, Michigan is located along Holton Road, in the eastern portion of the Twin Lake community. The address, directions, and a map are presented, along with its business house and a telephone number. Its menu, which can be viewed online, includes pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, salads, sides, Mexican food, and dinner entrees. Prices are also posted, and a form is available for client testimonials, which may be viewed online.
http://daveseffinbar.com/
River of Life Fellowship Church
The congregation meets at its facilities on Holton Road, Twin Lake, Michigan. The address, service schedules, and a calendar of events are published on the site, which includes its core values, beliefs, and an introduction to the church's pastor, along with its telephone number and an online contact form. Other resources include an introduction to the church, planning for a first visit, and the church's position on becoming a Christian. Sermon videos and informational articles are included.
https://riveroflifetwinlake.org/
A campus of Reeths-Puffer Schools, the K-4 elementary school is located in the community of Twin Lake, Michigan. News, updates, and notices are published on the site, which also includes an annual school calendar, notices about curbside bulk meal pickup, and information about the school's programs and activities. Other resources include a student handbook, registration policies, bus routes, school closing information, education reports, and information about the parent-teacher organization.
https://www.reeths-puffer.org/o/twin-lake
Established in 1954, TLGC operates on a 137-acre facility that includes 50, 200, and 200-yard outdoor rifle ranges and pistol bays with covered benches, an indoor pistol range, trap and skeet range, sporting clays range, and bow hunting elevated stand and targets. The Club features various gun-related activities, which are featured here, along with a gallery of photographs, information about member benefits, a sponsor checklist, and instructions for completing an application.
https://www.twinlakegunclub.com/
