Brownwood Lake at a glance
2 hr 38 min from Chicago
- 4 hr 23 minfrom Indianapolis
- 3 hr 3 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 24 minfrom South Bend
- 1 hr 22 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 38 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
All sports lake: skiing, tubing and wake sports allowed.
Lakes nearby
- Maple LakeAbout 2 mi away, 172 acres
- Ackley LakeAbout 2 mi away, 65 acres
- Three Mile LakeAbout 4 mi away, 176 acres
Brownwood Lake Information
Brownwood Lake is a lake of roughly 120 acres just outside Paw Paw in Van Buren County, lying in Paw Paw and Waverly Townships. A public gravel boat launch sits on the Paw Paw Township side. State rules limit high speed boating and water skiing to the hours between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
| Town | Paw Paw |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren |
| Acres | about 120 to 125 |
| Public access | Yes, gravel surface boat launch in Paw Paw Township |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.