Travel Directions & Area Attractions
Because of our central location, it is just a short trip from home to setup base camp and then take side trips to all of the attractions the great State of Michigan has at your disposal. We are less than two hours from Mackinac Island, an hour from The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City and and 40 minutes from Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm. Minutes from Hartwick Pines State Park and the Wellington Farm Park. There are also casinos within a short drive of an hour or less. The region is also home to numerous highly-rated golf courses. All of these and many other side trips are just minutes away which puts you back at your campsite in plenty of time to enjoy s’mores over a crackling fire.
Houghton Lake
As Michigan’s largest inland lake, Houghton Lake spans 22,000 acres and offers great fishing, particularly for walleye, pike, bass, and bluegill. With plenty of options for boating, swimming, and water sports, it’s a fantastic destination year-round.
Wellington Farm USA
Wellington Farm USA is a living history complex that offers a unique look at life in a mid-western farming community during the 1930’s. Experience mid-western farming life as it was during the Great Depression.
The Dream & The Nightmare Golf Courses
Among one of the jewels in northern Michigan golf is The Dream Golf Course. The Dream is literally carved out of 312 acres of hardwoods to form one the most spectacular courses in Michigan.
The Nightmare Golf Course features some of the largest fairways you will find on a golf course. Coupled with large undulating greens makes this course a dream for any golfer. These famous courses are located along Old 76 near Westbranch.
Hartwick Pines State Park
Hartwick Pines State Park, located in Grayling, is named for its 49 acres of majestic, old-growth pine forest. One of the largest state parks in the Lower Peninsula, Hartwick Pines features rolling hills overlooking the valley of the East Branch of the AuSable River, a handful of spring-fed lakes and unique timber lands.
Merritt Speedway
Merritt Speedway is a popular dirt oval racing track located in Lake City. The speedway hosts weekly events featuring various divisions, including Late Models, Modifieds, and Street Stocks.
Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm
See the majestic herd of reindeer, mini highland cows, and alpacas. These magnificent creatures will captivate your heart as you get up close and personal with them. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about their habits, interact with them, and even feed them!
The National Cherry Festival
The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City has over 150 events and activities and 85% are free for all! Kids of all ages can enjoy events like cherry pie eating, parades, pet show and more.
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is a place where the horse is king, where the streets have been car-free for over 100 years. It is a place where life moves at the clip-clop pace of a carriage, and where the noise of day-to-day life is silenced by the delightful ding of a leisurely bicycle bell.