8276 Maple Valley Road, Gladwin, MI 48624 - Roscommon County

At Whitetail Properties, we acknowledge that all of our land was created by God but it’s as if he spent a little more time with Clear Lake Ranch. Time seems to slow down as you drive through the front gate and wind your way past the first glimpse of the aptly named, Clear Lake. The namesake and focus of this spectacular parcel creates a breathtaking setting. Towering pines, brilliant maples, and ancient oaks stand guard over the gin clear lake below as Michigan’s seasons repeat the stories of generations past. Beyond the lake lies a sprawling tract of land that can only be described as special. The rolling terrain is covered by a perfect blend of mature timber, open meadows, and a century-old 240-acre apple orchard. The manicured roads slowly wind through the entire grounds, taking you on a tour of your own piece of Pure Michigan highlighted by two specifically remarkable sites. The “Big Hill” is the highest point of Clear Lake Ranch and provides grandiose views of the surrounding landscape for miles around. The “Knoll” campfire site is situated beneath a naturally canopied point that juts out toward the western horizon of Spring Lake’s wooded shoreline. As you meander through mystical tunnels of pine plantations and enchanted forests you will notice the booming population of wildlife that calls this property home. Bordered and bolstered by another massive tract of highly managed property, Clear Lake Ranch is nothing short of an outdoorsman’s dream. It is a rare occasion in the Great Lakes State that a hunter can enjoy both quality and quantity in regard to hunting. Clear Lake Ranch is not only the exception, it is proof that when high caliber habitat meets responsible management, great results are inevitable. Natural and supplemented foods are prevalent. Alder browse, edible grasses, mast and apples are nature’s way of providing sustenance to wild game and Clear Lake Ranch offers plenty. Supplemental efforts have also been made through food plots in order to enhance the attraction and health of the resident population of free range animals. The natural features of this property create a gorgeous canvas for which the many structures have been constructed. A “Welcome Center” and “Dining Hall” greet your visitors as you enter the estate from the east gate. Eight custom-made and individually themed cabins adorn the banks of the equally beautiful Spring Lake to the north. A recreation center complete with an indoor basketball court, chapel/conference room, exercise room and a working arcade is centrally located for easy access. In addition, a large maintenance barn and caretaker’s house offer the ability to efficiently preserve the grounds at the ranch. Once you can’t relax anymore, retire to your choice of two homes located high atop Clear Lake itself. First is the “Whitehouse”. A restored, turn of the century victorian style home accompanied by a quaint carriage house that overlooks a children’s park and sandy beach below. If a more modern, cozy log cabin better fits your mood, simply head to the “Lodge” at the north end of the lake and relish in the seclusion of your own personal panoramic views. Unwind listening to the songs of resident loons as they drift through the rippling waters formed by waterfalls above. Warm up to the crackling sound of fireplace flames then cap it off by slipping into your hot tub, steam room or cedar sauna! Sufficient description is difficult to portray in regard to all that Clear Lake Ranch is and has to offer. Recreation, entertainment, business and sport are each capable fulfillments when visiting these grounds. However, we would be remiss if not to mention its true allure. We are proud to present Clear Lake Ranch, a property designed by family and created by God. 

Property Features:

- 105-acre Clear Lake

- Boats, pontoon

- Spring lake

- Maintenance building

- Lake leveling control system

- 240-acre apple orchard

- Eight custom make and individually themed cabins (all have beautiful lakefront views)

- 12 wells

- Recreation Center (Conference room, basketball court, arcade, chapel, and etc.

- Dining hall/ full functional industrial kitchen

- Welcome center

- Miles of well-maintained roads and trails

- Bunkhouse

- Two electric privacy gates

- Main lodge (residence)

- Tractors, golf carts, implements, etc.

- White house/carriage house (residence)

- Children's park

- Surrounded by very large tract of heavily managed wildlife habitat

- Sandy beach

- Half hour from airport

- Significant timber value

- Completely private and secluded

- Fabulous hunting and fishing

- 100% turn-key