Things to Do Around Cass Lake & Waterford

On the water

• Cass Lake

  Across the street

  A large all-sports lake for boating, tubing, fishing, and swimming — directly across the street.

• Dodge #4 State Park

  ~1 mile

  Public beach, picnic areas, and a boat launch right on Cass Lake.

• Pontoon rentals

  Across the street

  Rent a pontoon for the day to explore the connected chain of lakes.

Parks & trails

• Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

  ~15 min

  Mountain biking, hiking, equestrian trails, and a swimming beach.

• Proud Lake & Highland Rec Areas

  ~20–25 min

  Quieter state land for paddling, hiking, and wildlife.

• Waterford Oaks

  ~10 min

  An Oakland County park with trails and seasonal family activities.

Seasonal favorites

• Pine Knob Ski Resort

  ~20 min

  Downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing all winter.

• Pine Knob Music Theatre (DTE)

  ~20 min

  Michigan's iconic outdoor amphitheater for summer concerts.

Right at the house

When you'd rather stay in: the backyard has a hot tub, wood-fired pizza oven, mini-golf, an outdoor movie projector, fire pits, and lawn games — easily a full day of fun without leaving.