Activities

SO MUCH TO DO

SO MUCH TO SEE!

Nestled within the Manistee-Huron National forest in the heart of North West Michigan’s Blue Ribbon Trout Stream country, North Rivers Lodge is situated on over a quarter-mile of the wild and scenic Little Manistee, or “Little River” to the locals and affectionately known as “The Little Man” to the angler.

The classic architecture and rustic charm of our early 20th Century cedar log cabins hearken back to a simpler time when sportsmen would retreat to Michigan’s northwoods and rivers to seek solitude through wilderness getaways to fish, hunt and explore.

Today, the tradition continues as a destination for both families and sportsmen for relaxation and recreation.

TRAILS ARE ACCESSIBLE DIRECTLY FROM THE LODGE, SO NO NEED TO TRAILER UP AND DRIVE TO THE TRAILHEADS.

Activities at North Rivers Lodge
North Rivers Lodge is surrounded by miles of trails for the hiker, mountain biker, ATV/ORV rider.
Activities at North Rivers Lodge
The Winter's groomed trails are a top destination for the snowmobiler.

Activities

Spring/Summer

Golf, water skiing, shopping or just exploring are all within a short drive of the lodge.

  • Trout Fishing
  • Steelhead Fishing (Spring)
  • ATV/ORV Trail Riding
  • Hiking/Mountain Bike Trails
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Trout Peak Season (Summer)
  • Summer Youth Fly Fishing Days
  • Volley Ball
  • Summer Festivals
  • Rafting
  • Golf

Activities

Fall/Winter

Ice fishing, downhill skiing and sledding are all just a short drive from the lodge.

  • Late-Season Trout (Fall)
  • Fly Fishing
  • Chinook and Coho Fishing (Fall)
  • Steelhead Fishing (Fall)
  • Upland Bird/Grouse/Woodcock Hunting (Fall)
  • Bow/Firearm Deer Hunting (Fall)
  • Pheasant Preserve Hunts (Fall)
  • Snowmobile Trail Riding
  • Snowshoe/Cross Country Ski/Hiking Trails
  • Fat Tire Bike Trails

Nearby

Amenities

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Club 37 (1 Mile)
Twin Creek Inn (3 Miles)
Wolf Lake Snack Shack (4 Miles)
North Bar (9 Miles)
Loggers Landing (9 Miles)
Barski's - Baldwin (9 Miles)
876 Restaurant - Baldwin (11 Miles)
Oak Grove Tavern (11 Miles)
Irons Cafe (11 Miles)
Shoey's Lodge Bar - Baldwin (11 Miles)


ACTIVITIES

Ludington - Shopping/Dining Day Trip (40 Miles)
Manistee - Shopping/Dining Day Trip (40 Miles)
Caberfae Peaks – Downhill Skiing (20 Miles)
Crystal Mountain – Downhill Skiing (43 Miles)
Public Land ATV/ORV, dirtbike, snowmobile, hiking, and biking trails

SHOPPING

Wolf Lake Store - Grocery (3.5 Miles)
Peacock Limited Motorsports (5 Miles)
Carrieville Store - Grocery (7 Miles)
Luther Grocery – Grocery (9 Miles)
Dublin General Store – Grocery (17 Miles)
Houseman’s Food Center – Grocery (15 Miles)
Save-A-Lot – Grocery (12 Miles)

CANOE LIVERIES

Hoxeyville Outfitters, Pine River (M37 & M55)
Baldwin Canoe, Pere Marquette River
Pine River Paddlesports (M37 and Pine River)

GOLF COURSES

Marquette Trails – Baldwin (18 Miles)
Fawn Crest – Wellston (20 Miles)
Tustin Trails – Tustin (23 Miles)
Spring Valley – Hersey (31 Miles)
Intimidator Golf Course – Reed City (33 Miles)


SIGHT-SEEING/BEACHES/FINE DINING/BREWERIES

Cadillac (33 Miles)
Ludington (40 Miles)
Manistee (40 Miles)
Big Rapids (43 Miles)
Traverse City (55 Miles)

Seasonal

Regional Events

Trout Opening Day Weekend at North Rivers Lodge, last weekend of April

Blessing of the Bikes, Baldwin

Mesick Mushroom Festival and Flea Market

Blessing of the Jeeps, Mesick

Troutarama Festival, Baldwin

Suds on the Shore Beer Festival, Ludington

Luther Logging Days, Luther

Hoxeyville Music Festival, Wellston

Irons Flea Roast, Irons

Winterfest, Irons

Trail

Maps

Please click on a map to view a high-quality digital version:

Miles of trails accessible directly from the lodge.
A closer look at some of trail heads accessible from the lodge.
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