Walters Lake

About Walters Lake

Tucked north and east of Clarkston Road in Independence Township, Walters Lake sits about 76 feet at its deepest point and connects upstream to Heather Lake (the pair is sometimes referenced as Walters–Flemings). Unlike Deer Lake, Walters has no public beach or boat launch — lake use is restricted to homeowners with riparian rights, which keeps boat traffic light and the shoreline distinctly residential.

Housing along the lake spans a wider range than buyers often expect: modest 900-square-foot ranches sit alongside 3,000-plus square-foot colonials, with both level-access lots and elevated parcels offering open water views. The mix reflects the lake’s organic growth over decades rather than a single master-planned development, and homes that come to market are often passed within tight neighborhood networks before broader listing.

Walters Lake households are zoned to Clarkston Community Schools, and the lake itself is within easy reach of Independence Oaks County Park — 1,286 acres of trails, picnic grounds, and additional water access roughly six miles south. Day-to-day shopping and dining are a short drive to downtown Clarkston or the Sashabaw corridor.

For buyers who want an all-sports lake without the activity level of Deer Lake or the larger regional lakes, Walters offers a rare combination: private use, varied price points, and a tight-knit community feel that long-time residents protect carefully.