About Runyan Lake

Runyan Lake is a 180 acre private all-sports lake surrounded by a limited number of private summer cottages and year-around homes. This spring and creek fed lake is located in Tyrone Township, Livingston County, approximately 1 mile south of Fenton, Michigan. It is east of US-23, west of I-75, south of I-69, and is located in the Fenton School District.

All properties on Runyan Lake are members of the Runyan Lake Association. The lake association is responsible for  water quality monitoring and weed control, the private boat ramp for use by riparian members, and the small island on the lake. The island has a large shallow area around it and is a favorite gathering place during the summer.

The lake association organizes an annual fireworks show around July 4th as well as other social events for the lake community. In addition, there is an active waterskiing team made up of lake residents who regularly practice on the lake.

The only boats permitted to use Runyan Lake are boats registered to riparian (lakefront) property owners who have paid their membership dues up to date. Membership dues are $155 per season per property owner. Boats owned by "friends" or non-riparian owners are not allowed on the lake. Runyan lake has no public access.

Properties in the immediate Runyan Lake area are connected to the Livingston County Regional Sewer system. All properties have private wells.

Lake Statistics

Lake Surface Area                 174 Acres
Maximum Depth                     55 Feet
Mean Depth                             32.8 Feet
Lake Volume                           5,721 Acre-Feet
Shoreline Length                    3.6 Miles
Shoreline Development Factor 1.9
Lake Elevation                         893 Feet
Watershed Area                      7,471 Acres
Ratio of Lake to Watershed Area 1:43

About Livingston County

Livingston County's location in south-central Michigan offers it relatively convenient access to the metropolitan areas of Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Flint. People from Livingston County commute to all four of these cities, using the three major highways that pass through the county:I-96, US 23, and M-59. Considered a "bedroom community" serving Oakland County and the metro Detroit area, most residents of Livingston County reside in the southern portion of the county, with progressively less population density in the northern areas like Tyrone Township. With a median household income of $67,400, and a median family income of $75,284, (2000 Census) Livingston county is one of the Highest-income counties in the United States.

For more information about the history of  Runyan Lake and Tyrone Township, click here. For more demographic information about Livingston County or Tyrone Township click here.

Items of Interest

Of all the beautiful golf courses (over 65 public and private courses) within a twenty-minute drive from Runyan Lake, perhaps none are as respected as the Arnold Palmer-designed Coyote Preserve. "This is the ideal inland golf site," Palmer said of his signature course. "It has unique rolling terrain and stunning mature trees found in a naturally beautiful setting. The Preserve has it all." Or try Shepard's Hollow Golf Course, listed as one of the top 100 public-access courses in 2006 by Golf Digest Magazine.

Looking for somthing to do with the family on the weekend? In addition to the more than 20,000 acres of parks, Livingston County also offers Mt. Brighton for downhill skiing enthusiasts.  In the fall head 45 minutes north to visit Frankenmuth for Octoberfest; in the winter Frankenmuth hosts a giant ice sculpture competition and the largest Christmas store display in the world.

Interested in what's going on at the lake this summer? Are you ready to join in the annual fishing contest? At the Runyan Lake Property owners website you'll learn about the wonderful people that live around the lake.

Close to the Airport
Nobody likes to wait in line. Fortunately, Runyan Lake is only 15 minutes from Bishop Airport with daily direct flights to Florida, Atlanta and Chicago. And if you're a pilot, Price's Field is a great place to land less than 5 minutes away. If your interests are a little slower means of air travel, the world famous hot air balloon Captain Phogg is only a few minutes away. He'd be glad to give you a ride over to the lake. Or you can just sit on the patio and watch him fly overhead on the weekends.