LOP & Local Community Resources

Welcome to our community resource page. Here, you'll find a list of government agencies, local restaurants,

businesses, and organizations that contribute to the vibrant spirit of our community.

Whether you are hungry, need assistance, or are just looking to connect, resources are here to support you.

Clare County Government

www.clareco.net

ALL EMERGENCIES - DIAL 911

Sheriff’s Department (non-emergency)

(989) 539-7166
Register of Deeds - (989) 539-7131
Assessor - (989) 539-7131
Treasurer - (231) 743-9918
District Court - (989) 539-7801
Health Department - (989) 539-7173
Equalization - (989) 539-5092
Road Commissioner - (989) 539-7894
Animal Control - (989) 539-2151
Council On Aging - (989) 539-3221
Clare County Road Commissioner

(989) 539-2151

Clare County

DNR / EGLE

www.michigan.gov/dnr
www.michigan.gov/egle

Burning Permits - (866) 922-2876
Harrison Office - (989) 539-6411
Gladwin Office - (989) 426-9205
Mio District Office - (517) 826-3211
Lansing Office - (517) 373-1220
Boating - (517) 373-9900
Wildlife - (517) 373-1263
Fisheries - (517) 373-1280
Campground - (517) 335-8278
MI DNR Cadillac Office Customer

Service Center - (231) 775-9727

EGLE General Phone Number -

(800) 662-9278

EGLE Commercial Complaints -

(231) 775-0396

LOP INFORMATION

Lake Name - Doc & Tom Lake
County - Clare County
USGS Quad Map - Lake George
Type of Lake - Reservoir
River Basin - Muskegon
Lake Area (acres) - 323
Maximum Depth - 27 Feet
Mean Depth - 7.5 Feet
Lake Volume (acre feet) - 2,356
Watershed Area (acres) - 13,087
Draining Area (acres) - 13,087
Elevation - 1,065 Feet

Tamarack Hunting/ORV Area - 345 Acres (rifle)

Pinehurst Hunting/ORV Area - 177 Acres (bow & shotgun)

PLAT & COMMUNITY MAPS

Birchwood Heights

Tamarack Trails

Woodland Heights I, II

Pinehurst Estates I, II, III

Villa I, II

Community Map

Doc & Tom Lake Map

DNR

UTILITIES

AT&T - (800) 244-4444
Spectrum - (888) 438-2427
Consumers Energy - (800) 855-1155
DTE Energy - (800) 477-5050

Blue Flame Gas - (989) 539-1770
Coyne Oil & Propane - (800) 966-1438

Duggan Propane - (989) 539-1269

American Waste - (989) 588-6000

Regular Residential Pickup Every Monday

Bulk Pickup - 3rd Monday of Every Month

LOCAL DINING, & TREATS

COFFEE, BREAKFAST, & LUNCH

Herrick House and The Mulberry Cafe
120 E 5th St, Clare, MI 48617
Phone: (989) 386-6120
Turn of the century Victorian Home serving breakfast and lunch. Fireplace, outdoor seating and a gift shop. Take out or Dine in. Delicious Soups and sandwich specials.

Kaleidoscope Coffee and Gifts
7791 Mystic Lake Dr, Lake, MI 48632
Phone: (989) 544-3083
Breakfast, lunch, and baked goods as well as bubble tea, lattes and smoothies. Great salads, too.

505 Cafe
505 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
Phone: (989) 424-6602
Locally roasted coffee, handcrafted cocktails, fresh inventive food - breakfast and lunch. Outdoor seating available. Try their mimosas.

Cops and Doughnuts
512 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
Phone: (989) 386-2241
No visit to Clare would be complete without a visit to C&D. Big selection of huge doughnuts along with fresh-baked bread and other bakery items. And YES, you can even eat in their dining area!

LUNCH & DINNER...AND SOME MORE BREAKFAST

Swiss Inn Bar and Grill
105 W Park Ave, Lake George, MI 48632
Phone: (989) 588-4211
Best burgers and pizza around in a friendly bar atmosphere. Breakfast on the weekend is a new and welcome addition. Dine in or carry out with outdoor seating available.

Buckhorn Saloon
10092 Cadillac Dr, Lake, MI 48632
Phone: (989) 734-5599
Bar and grill offering a fully bar, pizza, burgers and sandwiches. Excellent pizza and daily specials. Dine in or carry out.

Lakeside Bar & Grille
7807 Mystic Lk Dr, Lake, MI 48632
Phone: (989) 544-3502
Large variety menu featuring everything from fresh-caught fish and prime rib to burritos, quesadillas, and a salad bar. Legendary potato-encrusted walleye dinner.

Conlay’s Cafe
2105 W Ludington Dr, Farwell, MI 48622
Phone: (989) 588-7220
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in a small cafe that is rarely not busy because of the great food and friendly staff. Dine in, carry out. Fresh pies. It’s all good!

The Nest
310 W Main St, Farwell, MI 48622
Phone: (989) 544 4555
Casual diner with huge omelets and a variety of sandwiches and dinner selections. Another one of those small local places that are rarely empty for a reason.

The Whitehouse Restaurant
613 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9551
Tiny historic diner in the heart of downtown Clare. Burgers have made the best in MI list. Hearty breakfasts with incredible coffee. Vegetarian options available. Outdoor seating. Kid and even dog friendly. Dine in, take out. Catering services available.

Timeout Tavern
601 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48616
Phone: (989) 424-6155
Large craft beer selection with a great entree selection and delicious desserts. Fireplace in the winter with outdoor seating in the summer. Take out available. Friendly staff and right next to the newly renovated Ideal Theater.

Ruk Thai Kitchen
1446 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
Phone: (989) 418-5008
Family-owned authentic Thai food with generous portions and customizable spice level. Fresh ingredients with vegetarian options. Take out and delivery available.

SWEETS AND TREATS

McEwan Street Fudge and Ice Cream
511 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
Phone: (989) 424-6156
Fudge, hand dipped ice cream and gelato just in case you want a little sumthin'-sumthin' while you're out shopping in Clare.

Ebaugh’s Whistlestop
9482 Terry St, Lake, MI 48632
Phone: (989) 544-4545
Small Ice Cream shop with 20 flavors of hand dip and a full soft serve menu. Take out with outdoor picnic tables. Best ice cream selection around.

The Depot
362 Lake George St, Lake George, MI 48632
Phone: (989) 588-6557
Convenience store with beer, wine, spirits and snacks. Take out pizza and sandwiches. Ice Cream shop next door in the summer. Get your favorite cone and go sit on the pier on Shingle Lake across the street.

LOP & Local Community Resources

Clare County Government

www.clareco.net

DNR / EGLE

www.michigan.gov/dnr www.michigan.gov/egle

LOP INFORMATION

PLAT & COMMUNITY MAPS

UTILITIES

LOCAL DINING, & TREATS

COFFEE, BREAKFAST, & LUNCH

Herrick House and The Mulberry Cafe 120 E 5th St, Clare, MI 48617 Phone: (989) 386-6120 Turn of the century Victorian Home serving breakfast and lunch. Fireplace, outdoor seating and a gift shop. Take out or Dine in. Delicious Soups and sandwich specials.

Kaleidoscope Coffee and Gifts 7791 Mystic Lake Dr, Lake, MI 48632 Phone: (989) 544-3083 Breakfast, lunch, and baked goods as well as bubble tea, lattes and smoothies. Great salads, too.

505 Cafe 505 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617 Phone: (989) 424-6602 Locally roasted coffee, handcrafted cocktails, fresh inventive food - breakfast and lunch. Outdoor seating available. Try their mimosas.

Cops and Doughnuts 512 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617 Phone: (989) 386-2241 No visit to Clare would be complete without a visit to C&D. Big selection of huge doughnuts along with fresh-baked bread and other bakery items. And YES, you can even eat in their dining area!

LUNCH & DINNER...AND SOME MORE BREAKFAST

Swiss Inn Bar and Grill 105 W Park Ave, Lake George, MI 48632 Phone: (989) 588-4211 Best burgers and pizza around in a friendly bar atmosphere. Breakfast on the weekend is a new and welcome addition. Dine in or carry out with outdoor seating available.

Buckhorn Saloon 10092 Cadillac Dr, Lake, MI 48632 Phone: (989) 734-5599 Bar and grill offering a fully bar, pizza, burgers and sandwiches. Excellent pizza and daily specials. Dine in or carry out.

Lakeside Bar & Grille 7807 Mystic Lk Dr, Lake, MI 48632 Phone: (989) 544-3502 Large variety menu featuring everything from fresh-caught fish and prime rib to burritos, quesadillas, and a salad bar. Legendary potato-encrusted walleye dinner.

Conlay’s Cafe 2105 W Ludington Dr, Farwell, MI 48622 Phone: (989) 588-7220 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in a small cafe that is rarely not busy because of the great food and friendly staff. Dine in, carry out. Fresh pies. It’s all good!

The Nest 310 W Main St, Farwell, MI 48622 Phone: (989) 544 4555 Casual diner with huge omelets and a variety of sandwiches and dinner selections. Another one of those small local places that are rarely empty for a reason.

Timeout Tavern 601 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48616 Phone: (989) 424-6155 Large craft beer selection with a great entree selection and delicious desserts. Fireplace in the winter with outdoor seating in the summer. Take out available. Friendly staff and right next to the newly renovated Ideal Theater.

Ruk Thai Kitchen 1446 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617 Phone: (989) 418-5008 Family-owned authentic Thai food with generous portions and customizable spice level. Fresh ingredients with vegetarian options. Take out and delivery available.