
About Newaygo County:
Newaygo County has over 230 natural lakes and 350 miles of rivers and streams, 2 huge dams remain, Croton and Hardy. Hardy is the largest earthen dam East of the Mississippi. The Muskegon River continues to be the main attraction for summer cottage residents and fisherman, who find it nearly the best source for steel head in the spring and salmon in the fall, anywhere in Michigan. Camping at one of many rustic or modern Newaygo campgrounds is also a great adventure. Tubing and canoing on the river are summertime favorites. Hunting, snowmobiling and cross country skiing are wintertime favorites, with over half the county (100,000 acres) contained in the Manistee National Forest.
Whether your interests are boating, sea-dooing, hunting (deer, turkey, waterfowl) fishing ( pan fish, steel head or salmon) golfing, snowmobiling or skiing, or viewing Newaygo's "Points of Interest", or just relaxing, we have the accommodations to suit your needs.
Newaygo also features many festivals and special events, including the famous Gerber Baby Food Festival.
Newaygo features many local area restaurants, bars and taverns, pizza and Italian, the choice is up to you, view a complete list.
Guided Fishing Tours
Are you seeking a qualified fishing guide for salmon, trout, steel head or even a Lake Michigan charter? Visit our Guides Charters and Outfitters section for a complete list of Muskegon River or Lake Michigan charter guides. We can accommodate large groups or individuals for full or half day trips. The fly fishing is fantastic in Newaygo.
Muskegon River Public Access and Boat Launch Sites, directions, maps, fees and more. Some may requires access permits.
Southern Newaygo County Lakes, information, Maps and driving instructions.
Northern Newaygo County Lakes, information, Maps and driving instructions.
Newaygo County Campgrounds and Rv sites, direction, maps and reservations. On-line reservations available.
Shops and Sports
Newaygo also features many unique shops located in downtown Newaygo. You will find many antique shops, Fly fishing shops, pottery and craft shops, coffee shops, sporting goods and clothing shops. For the ladies, you can also find nail and beauty salons, massages, crafts and much more.
If you are into sports, Newaygo features many sporting events year round. You will find several road races for the runners, cross country skiing, extreme sports such as kayaking or canoing down the Muskegon River, motocross racing, hiking one of several quality hiking trails or water skiing on any of our all-sports lakes.
What some great vacation or weekend ideas? read our Newaygo "articles" written by local business owners and quests to find that perfect trip.
Want a relaxing weekend get-a-way? Newaygo is just 35 minutes from Muskegon and Grand Rapids, 60 minutes from Holland and just 40 minutes from Manistee.
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Nearby Attractions
There are many attractions you may find of interest within an hours drive. These include the JJ Ranch and indoor water park (Rothbury) Dune rides on the shores of Lake Michigan (Hart), Lake Michigan ( Hart or Muskegon) high speed ferry service (Lake Express) to (Milwaukee and Muskegon) Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park (Muskegon) Little River Casino (Manistee) Big Air Motor Cross (Newaygo), Dan Raymond Park in Newaygo (Motorcycle hill climb)
Newaygo Winter Is A Blast
Newaygo is a four-season retreat, which makes for diverse winter recreational opportunities. No place puts out the winter white carpet like Michigan. Come play in the Midwest's best snow!
Winter activities include endless snowmobile trails, cross country trails, ice fishing, winter steel head fishing on the Muskegon River and more. See why our slogan is "Explore Newaygo Year Round".
For those looking to relax or getaway, Newaygo is home to an assortment of shops and restaurants that offer the perfect remedy to rejuvenate and refresh the mind, body and spirit. The possibilities are endless, the fun nonstop.
Explore Newaygo Year Round!
