Enjoy hiking,mountain biking, great beaches, canoeing & kayaking,ORV trails,80 mi. of snowmobile trails, hunting & fishing,fall colors tours,mushrooming,casino,golfing,scenic drives,summer art festivals/fairs,studios & galleries,wineries,shopping & antiques.
Kalkaska County is 50% state owned land 80 +
Lakes
in Kalkaska County for swimming, boating & fishing ,275
miles of rivers & streams for canoeing,
tubing & Kayaking,nature centers, pathways,overlooks & bluffs
and a short drive to Lake Michigan beaches and Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Canoe, kayaking, rafting and tubing liveries in the Kalkaska & surrounding areas that we send our guests to include:
Shel-Haven, Manistee River, between Grayling & Kalkaska, closest to campground (888)348-2158 or 989-348-2158 Penrods, Au Sable River, Grayling, 888-467-4837 Smithville Landing, Manistee River, between Lake City & Kalkaska, (231)839-4579 Swiss Hideaway, Jordan River, Mancelona, (231) 536-2341 Chippewa Landing, Big Manistee River, Lake City, (616) 839-5511 or (616)824-3627 Riverside Canoe Trips on the Platte River out to Lake Michigan in Honor, MI- west of Traverse City 231-325-5622
All have great scenic runs and many guests returned from their canoe trips very happy.
Bear Lake - perch and bass Big Twin Lake - trout and bass Big Blue Lake - trout and bluegill Cub Lake - bluegill, walleye, and bass East Lake - bluegill, walleye, and bass Guernsey Lake - trout bluegill, perch, and bass Indian Lake - bluegill and bass Manistee Lake - bluegill, crappie, perch, walleye, bass, and sunfish Pickerel Lake - bluegill, perch, walleye, and bass Skegemog Lake - northern pike, musky, perch, and bass Starvation Lake - trout, bluegill, and bass Streams: Boardman River - trout Manistee River - trout Rapid River - trout, steelhead, and northern pike
Kalkaska is home to several scenic golf courses, each with its own unique set of challenges.
Golf Courses: Grandview Golf Club (231) 258-3244 3003
Hagni Road NE, PO Box 1229, Kalkaska, MI 18 holes; 6,400
yards, located 5 miles east of Kalkaska on Hagni Road off County Road
612. Restaurant offers panoramic view of course.
Timber Wolf Golf Club (231) 258-5685 5646
M72 SE, Kalkaska, MI 18 holes; 6,500 yards; Opened
in 1997, Scenic, hilly course carved through acres of pine trees.
Located 6 miles east of Kalkaska on M72.
Twin Birch Golf Course, (231) 258-9691 1030 County Rd 612 NE, Kalkaska, MI 18 holes; 6,133
yards. Complex includes driving range, pro shop, putting green, and
restaurant. Located 1 mile east of Kalkaska on County Road 612
There are also outstanding golf courses in the Grand Traverse Bay area: check out at: www.mytraversecity.com
Kalkaska Area ORV Trailheads- many miles of scenic great rides!
LEETSVILLE ORV TRAILHEAD - located a few miles east from Kalkaska on County Road 612. Approximately 25 miles of trail. Leetsville ORV trail can be accessed just east
of the Village of Kalkaska on County Road 612. The trail winds through
state land north, parallel to US131.
KALKASKA ORV TRAILHEADS - can be accessed at Sunset Trail and
M72. The 90 miles of trail makes a big loop north to Starvation Lake, east to the
Frederic Trail, and south to Riverview Road and can accommodate mixed motorcycle and 4-wheel ATV traffic. This trailhead is approximately 9 miles east from our campgrond on M-72. Restaurants and gas just west of the trailhead on M-72.
Frederic ORV Loop can be accessed off County Road 612 and
Old Grade Road. From this staging area you can travel north to West
Cameron Bridge Road or south to Howes Lake Road.
North Missaukee ORV Trail winds back and forth over the
Kalkaska-Missaukee county line from Coster Road to Moorestown Road.
GRAND TRAVERSE MOTORCYCLE TRAILHEAD - approximately 15 miles SW of Kalkaska off Supply Road. Gas and restaurants available in South Boardman or Traverse City.
NO DIRECT TRAIL ACCESS from our campground. Unlicensed ORV's must be trailered to nearby ORV Trailheads
SNOWMOBILE TRAILHEADS:. Snowmobile Trails: Kalkaska County gets an average 126
inches of snow each winter and has over 80 miles of trails, including
the Blue Bear and Cranberry, are groomed by the Department of Natural
Resources. The 36-mile long Blue Bear Trail, 9 miles from campground is located in the
northeastern portion of the county near Blue Lake on M-72. The Blue Bear and
Cranberry Trail are both about 12 feet wide and stretch from Antrim
County on the north to Missaukee county to the south of Kalkaska
County. The Boardman Valley Trail is located on the western side of
they county. Miss Kal-Line connects the Cranberry Trail to the Lake
City area.
Miles of nearby trails in Grand Traverse area, Grayling and Gaylord areas. Maps available for campers at the campground office.
Trailheads: Snow Packers Club House on Island Lake Road, 3 miles from the campground, just west of
the Village of Kalkaska has heat, restrooms, eating facility (cook or
bring your own), and parking. Boardman Valley Trail begins here and
goes west into Grand Traverse County.
Designated Village of Kalkaska streets for snowmobilers to
use to reach motels, restaurants and gas stations from the trails are:
Island Lake Road (First Street), Cedar Street, Walnut Street, M-72
(West Mile Road), Division Street, Birch Street, and West Kalkaska Road
or you may travel by the shortest possible route to the nearest street
specifically designated for snowmobile travel.
Other staging areas: Supply Road near Dead Horse Road,
Fife Lake staging area in the Village of Fife Lake, , Blue Bear and
Cranberry Trail staging area off M72 near Sunset Trail Road, and Miss
Kal Line staging area near Cannon Creek and 13 Mile Road.
Frisbie Course: located at Log Lake Park about a mile and a half northeast of Kalkaska via County Road 612 and Log Lake Road.
Hike or take a stroll with your dogs along the many miles of rivers & streams in Kalkaska. Ask our staff for area hiking information and suggestions for your family.
Kalkaska County offers hundreds of miles of OUTSTANDING mountain bikes routes through the Pere Marquette Forest. Trails are available for all levels of riding in the forest. We can help you to view some of the most scenic parts by bicycle. Need trail information? We have it and a personal tour may be arranged. To the west routes can be linked all the way to the popular Sand Lakes Quiet Area and Vasa trail systems in Grand Traverse county.
Fabulous views at Skegemog Swamp Pathway home to a wide variety of plants, animals, birds and insects.
Rainbow Jim Bridge on the Manistee River, 5 miles west of Smithville CCC Bridge on the Manistee River, 4 miles northeast of Sharon Guernsey Lake, 5 miles north of South Boardman Three Mile Bend on the Manistee River, 3 miles east of Sharon Sand Banks on the Manistee River, 2 miles northeast of Smithville Cranberry Lake, 2 miles west of Grayling Big Blue Lake, 8 miles east of Darragh Freedom Park in Rapid City on the Rapid River Torch River, Torch Lake, and Skegemog access, 2 miles west of Rapid City Smithville on the Manistee River at Smithville Pickerel Lake, 4 miles northeast of Darragh Starvation Lake, 7 miles northeast of Darragh Bear Lake, 11 miles northwest of Grayling Cub Lake, 12 miles west of Grayling Indian Lake 7 miles northeast of Darragh Big Twin Lake, 5 miles northeast of Darragh East Lake, 6 miles east of South Boardman
The Camp Office maintains a
list of special and area events through out the year such as: Kalkaska National Trout Festival, Kalkaska Chamber Country Jam, Traverse Jazz Festival, , Kalkaska Blue Grass Festival,
Kalkaska Area Arts Festival, Kalkaska County Fair, Traverse City Cherry
Festival, Summer Heritage Days, Fourth of July Fireworks, near by art
fairs in Cadillac, Petoskey, Traverse City, Iceman Cometh Bike Race,
Sled Dog Races and Kalkaska Winterfest & area Winterfests.
Check
with hosts: Jeff or Gail for details.
Kalkaska County has great rivers for canoeing, kayaking and tubing.
"Iceman Cometh" mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City.
"Seven Bridges Natural Area" with rustic wooden bridges crossing the Rapid River, a blue river trout stream in Kalkaska.
Visit Wineries in Grand Traverse & Leelanau areas.
Bel Lago Vineyard and Winery Black Star Farms Chateau Fontaine Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard and Winery Cherry Republic Winery Ciccone Vineyard and Winery Gill's Pier Vineyard & Winery Good Harbor Vineyards L. Mawby Leelanau Wine Cellars Shady Lane Cellars Willow Vineyard
Kalkaska Winterfest Dog Sled Races. Great winter family fun!!
Beautiful lakes for fishing & boating. Kalkaska has over 80 + lakes!!
