Skidway Lake is an unincorporated community located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. It is a Census-designated place (CDP) used for statistical purposes. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 3,147.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 30.2 km2 (11.7 mi2). 29.3 km2 (11.3 mi2) of it is land and 0.9 km2 (0.3 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 2.91% water.