About

Crystal Lake, Crystal Township Michigan

Crystal Lake, located in the heart of Crystal Township Michigan
Crystal Township,_Montcalm_County,_Michigan 

and is approximately one hour drive North of Lansing and one hour drive North of Grand Rapids.

It is a 724 acre recreational boating lake of varying depths up to 90ft.

We have paved roads circling its entire 5 mile perimeter making it a regular destination for walkers, bike riders, golf carts and car rides.

We have a Sailing Club, Roller Rink, Race Car Dirt Track, Ice Cream shack, two bars, restaurant, grocery store, gas stations and shops.

The annual Fourth of July celebration here is something that can't be explained, you have to experience it.

During the winter months, the lake transforms into a winter wonderland with cross country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snow shoeing.

Crystal Lake is truly a year around destination.

Crystal Cottage Lake Owners Association as it was originally called, was first created on June 5th, 1932 that stated... Whereas a number of citizens owning property used for summer resort purposes in connection with Crystal Lake, Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan,
assembled at the Golf Course at Crystal on June 5, 1932, for the purpose of joining together in order that they might protect the natural advantages of said lake and preserve for themselves and their families the natural beauty, health and welfare afforded by said
lake. Click here for the original document from 1932.<the original document was in the share folder, the above might be from the amended and will need updated to the original>  

Officially named "Crystal Lake Association Montcalm" in the State of Michigan as a 504.3c Social Welfare organization.
PO Box 307
Crystal, MI 48818

Each elected board member belongs to a smaller sub committee and is directed to communicate requests from members to the board.
The sub committees are..
Water Quality
Membership
Goose Roundup
Public Safety
Newsletter
Directory
Website/Online
Township

Per our by-laws, every year we have an annual meeting on the Saturday or two following the fourth of July where members can be nominated, and elected to a three year term. 

We encourage you to show up, both listen and be heard, perhaps serve a term.

These are all non-paid volunteer positions however some do have stipends to cover costs.

As of 2024 we have now over 400 active members.

By far the most important thing we do is Water Quality. We monitor, hire weed control engineers and applicators to stay ahead of invasive species. Our weed control program is second to none having started this program early many years ago. So far, we have been able to use self generated funds to stay ahead and have not resorted to mandated tax districts like others have suffered with . Its our memberships desire to continue this program handling it ourselves. Please join and be a part of keeping our lake pristine.