Exploring AuTrain, Michigan

Vacation Lodging, Businesses, & Recreation

Lodging, Resorts, Cabins, Cottages, B&B's by AuTrain Lake,
the Au Train River, on Lake Superior
or in the Hiawatha National Forest just south of AuTrain.

AuTrain is located in the Hiawatha National Forest, just 12 miles west of Munising Michigan, Grand Island, and the Western Entrance to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Businesses in AuTrain include Antique Shops, Charter Fishing, Canoe, Kayak,
& Boat Rentals with Shuttle Service, and Guided Hunts

Lodging in or near AuTrain, Michigan: (Scroll down for lodging on Lake Superior)

  • Au Train Lake Bed and Breakfast and Museum Cottage, N6915 Forest Lake Road AuTrain, Michigan 49806. Newly remodeled B &B overlooking AuTrain Lake and Paulson Pond. Three luxurious bedrooms with a private bath and individual decks. WIFI. Gourmet breakfast. The rustic cedar Museum Cottage is fully outfitted and ideal for one or two guests. Fireplace with gas log, WIFI, and a complete kitchen. Phone: 510-919-0688
  • AuTrain Lake Cottage, E5403 North Shore Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8147. Two bedroom furnished cottage on AuTrain Lake. Full kitchen, cable TV, deck with lawn furniture, grill, and a fire pit for bonfires. Sand beach with a fishing boat ane motor, paddleboat, and a canoe included with the cottage rental. June through September.
  • AuTrain River Cabin, N7163 Forest Lake Road, Au Train, MI 49806. Phone: 906-202-0189. Furnished cabin overlooking the AuTrain River. Sleeps 6. Kitchen and family room. Large deck with grill, picnic table and deck chairs. Fire pit on the beach. Dock. Sand beach with good swimming. Fishing boat with motor, life vests, cushions, and canoe with paddles. On the Snowmobile Trail.
  • AuTrain River Lodge on the AuTrain River. Phone: 906-202-0189. Lodge has one bedroom on the main level, a loft, and a sleeping area with 1/2 bath on the walk-out lower level. Living area has a wood-burning fireplace with cable TV and there is a TV, wet bar, and a wood-burning fireplace on the lower level. Complete kitchen. Sleeps up to 10 guests. Deck offers an outstanding view of the river, a wonderful spot for enjoying the north woods. Heated garage with hot tub. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. AuTrain River Lodge, E5449 Curtis Drive, AuTrain, MI. 49806.
  • Buckhorn Resort: Motel and Lodges, N3990 Buckhorn Drive, Munising, MI 49862. Phone 906-387-3559. In the Hiawatha National Forest south of AuTrain and just off M-94. Offering 2 fully equipped spacious lodges and a 20 unit motel. All on the snowmobile trails and open all year. Restaurant and Lounge. Gas. Lodges sleep from 6 to 22. Motel rooms have microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Restaurant and Lounge.
  • Coleman's Paradise Resort on AuTrain Lake, N6750 Forest lake Road, AuTrain, Michigan 49806. (906) 892-8390. 1-2-3 bedroom housekeeping cottages, all with views of the lake. Pets permitted. Game room and store with bait shop. Open Year Round. Three bedroom cottages have fireplaces. Sandy beach for swimmimg. Bait shop. Fish cleaning house. Playground. Pets welcome.
  • Deerton Guest House. N8851 Deerton Road, Deerton, MI 49822. Phone: 906-343-6617. Fully furnished two-bedroom upper level lodging by the Laughing Whitefish River. Open concept living area with a free-standing gas fireplace and a TV with a VCR & DVD player. Complete kitchen with a dishwasher. Large deck for relaxing. 10 miles west of AuTrain and 5 miles from Deer Lake for boating and swimming. Open year round with easy snowmobile & ATV trail access. Pets with prior approval.
  • Joel Creek Cabin, E5909 Joel Creek Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8467. Three-bedroom cabin nestled in the woods of the Hiawatha National Forest, just south of AuTrain, MI. Open concept living area with a full kitchen. Sofa sleeper and comfortable furniture for relaxing. Beautiful surroundings offer privacy and seclusion on Joel Creek. Conveniently located near area attractions and recreation. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails.
  • LaValleys Resort, N-7017 AuTrain/Forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8455. Lodging overlooking AuTrain Lake at Bear and Fox Cabins and Wolf Lodge. Bear Cabin has 4 bedrooms with a screened porch and sleeps up to 8. Fox Cabin has 1 bedroom and sleeps up to 4. Wolf Lodge has 2 bedrooms. Fully equipped kitchens. Cable TV. Picnic tables and charcoal grills. 100' of sand beach on AuTrain Lake for swimming, boating, fishing, or sitting in the sand.
  • Northern Exposure Log Cabin, Norlin Way, AuTain, MI. Phone: 906-387-3682 or 586-419-7880. New log cabin nestled in the woods has one bedroom with a full-sized bed and large sleeping loft with 3 twin beds and a double-bed. Bathroom with tub/shower combination. Complete kitchen with microwave and coffee maker. TV/VCR with local service, a sleeper sofa, and a wood-burning stove in the great room. Near AuTrain Lake, the sand beach on Lake Superior, the Pictured Rocks, Grand Island, and the Hiawatha National Forest.
  • Northern Nights Resort: Cabins on AuTrain Lake, N6684 Forest Lake Road AuTrain, Michigan 49806. Phone (906) 892-8225. 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom housekeeping cabins on AuTrain Lake with gas log fireplaces. Laundry facilities, recreation room, bait and tackle shop, and a small store. Boat with each cabin. Sandy swimming beach. Playground. Great fishing for Walleye, Pike, and Perch. On the snowmobile trail.
  • Northwoods Resort on Beautiful AuTrain Lake, Fully equipped 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom rental cabins on AuTrain Lake, some with fireplaces, open year round. Canoe rentals, private beach and dock, childrens playground. Pets Permitted. Access to the snowmobile trails. Canoe, kayak, boat, and motor rentals. N7070 Forest Lake Rd, Au Train, MI 49806. Phone: (906) 892-8114.
  • Otter Lake Lodges. Two comfortable vacation lodges on the shores of Otter Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. Beaver Lodge has three bedrooms and Black Bear Lodge has a wood burning fireplace and six bedrooms, perfect for your family or large group. Both vacation homes have a complete kitchen with satellite TV. Small sand bottomed beach for wading. Located on Buckhorn Road just a few miles south of Munising, Lake Superior, and the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore with easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Pets Welcome. Otter Lake Lodges, E 7609 Otter Lake Road, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: (906) 553-4921.
  • Riverview Cabin Rentals, N7503 Arbutus St, Au Train, MI, 49806, phone (906)-203-7815. 3 beautiful riverside cabins for rent. Full kitchens with microwave, Cable TV, VCR, gas grill, fire pit. Great view of the AuTrain River. Canoe Rentals
  • Rock Ridge Camp is located on the rim of the Rock River Canyon in the Hiawatha National Forest, 3 miles southwest of AuTrain, MI. Phone: 906-202-1914. This "Rustic but Refined" camp has a bedroom area with 3 queen beds and a futon. Bath with shower. Kitchen area has running water, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, and stove-top coffee pot. Wood stove for primary heat. Winter access by snowmobile. Hosts have large parking lot and will help haul your gear on a cargo sled. Great hunting, snowmobiling, and ATV'ing. A wonderful secluded spot in the wilderness. Summer access by rustic road. Pets welcome.
  • Superior River Cabin on the AuTrain River. Three bedroom year round vacation home has 1 and 1/2 bathrooms and will sleep up to 8 guests. The living room has satellite TV and a wood-burning fireplace. Complete kitchen. Deck overlooks the river and there is a dock by the waterfront for sitting and relaxing. Fire pit for your campfires. Pets welcome with prior approval. 5441 Curtis Drive, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone 231-587-6200 or 231-620-2776.
  • The Tree House Cottage Rental on the AuTrain River, N7119 Perry Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone toll free: 800-720-0410. This newly remodeled three-bedroom rental cottage has a complete kitchen, laundry, and a living area with a custom built wood burning fireplace. Large deck overlooks the AuTrain River and the sand bottomed beach is shallow and perfect for children. 2 kayaks included for paddling down the river. Pets welcome with prior approval. Seasonal: May 1st through October 31st.
  • Timber Ridge Motel and Lodge, N4045 Buckhorn Road, Munising, Michigan 49862, Phone (906) 387-3790. All motel units are full housekeeping suites with individual decks overlooking Hovey Lake. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The lodge has 4 bedrooms and is located on the shore of Hovey Lake. Row boats and paddle boats. Sauna. In the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest.
  • Trail View Cabins, 3249 Buckhorn Road, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-553-4779. Two modern log cabins in the Hiawatha National Forest near Munising. Two and Three bedroom cabins, full kitchens, satellite TV, VCR, boat rent nearby, firepit, near Hovey Lake. Within 100 yards of snowmobile and atv trails. Open year round. Gas, restaurant and lounge nearby. Pet friendly

Lodging on Lake Superior in AuTrain or a few miles west of AuTrain:

  • Au Train Island View Lodge is located just east of AuTrain on the shores of Lake Superior. The Lodge has 3 bedrooms and a loft with 3 & 1/2 bathrooms and will sleep up to 12 guests. Two wood-burning fireplaces, cable TV, and wireless internet access. Complete kitchen with dishwasher. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and the beauty of Lake Superior as you relax in this lovely vacation home. Easy trail access. Open year round. N7869 Sunset Drive, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 888-500-5706
  • Cottage on Lake Superior, E4256 Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49862. Phone: 906-439-5877 after 6 pm. Three bedroom rental cottage overlooking Grand Island and AuTrain Island on Lake Superior. Cottage has 2 full bathrooms, complete kitchen, washer/dryer, Direct TV, and a see-through wood-burning stove. Sleeps up to 9 guests. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island, and the Hiawatha National Forest are nearby offering wonderful recreational opportunities. Snowmobile from the cottage door.
  • Kimar's Shelter Bay Resort and Charter Fishing on Lake Superior, E3216 Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8277 or toll free: 1-800-419-2242. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Kimar's Resort features 2, 3, and 4 bedroom housekeeping cottages and a 3-bedroom mobile home. Linens provided. 300' sandy beach, picnic tables, grills, and fire pit for your campfires. Lots of room for your boat and snowmobile trailers. Boat ramp. Direct access to snowmobile trails. Kimar's Charters offers trolling, casting, and jigging fishing trips on Lake Superior to the Shelter Bay Flats, the Big Reef, and Stannard Rock. Pets welcome.
  • Lakeshore Log Lodge on Lake Superior. Phone: 906-202-1914. Log Vacation Home has 3 bedrooms with 3 1/2 baths and a double size Jacuzzi tub. Full kitchen. Great room has a wood stove, satellite TV with surround sound, a DVD player, and sirius radio. Laundry room. Decks overlook Lake Superior for outstanding views and amazing sunsets. Heated garage. N7865 Sunset Road off Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Easy snowmobile and ORV trail access.
  • Lake Superior Log Cabin on Lake Superior, N7875 Sunset Drive, Au Train, MI 49806. Phone: 231-587-6200 or 231-620-2776 (Between 8 am and 8 pm EST). Two bedroom cabin with a sleeping loft, 2 full bathrooms, and a complete kitchen. Washer and dryer. Living area with skylights and a Franklin style wood stove for relaxing in front of the fire. Satellite TV with VCR & DVD players. Large deck overlooks AuTrain Bay in Lake Superior. Wood-fired Snorkel Hot Tub. 8 miles west of Munising and the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore. Easy access to the snowmobile trail and cross-country ski trails.
  • Sand River Cottage, 4012 Hwy M-28 E. between Munising and Marquette, MI, and only 10 miles west of AuTrain. Two bedroom cottage across the road from Lake Superior. Large kitchen and living room with a view of Lake Superior. Satellite TV and Stereo. Two double futons in the basement for additional guests. Next to the Seacoast @ Sand River Motel and conveniently located to area attractions. On the trail. Phone: 906-343-6710. Reservations: 1-877-307-6710
  • Seacoast @ Sand River Motel, 4012 Hwy M-28 E, between Munising and Marquette, MI and only 10 miles west of AuTrain. Phone: 906-343-6710. 9 comfortable motel rooms and Kitchenette or Family Suites. Satellite TV with 150 channels. and in-room coffee. Gas grills, picnic tables, and outdoor cedar swings. Relax and enjoy this outstanding view of Lake Superior with beach access. On the trail. Reservations: 1-877-307-6710.
  • Seacoast Cottage on the shores of Lake Superior, 3.5 miles west of Au Train, MI on Hwy M-28. Phone: 906-343-6710 or 1-877-307-6710 for reservations. Enjoy this comfortable 3 bedroom A-frame cottage on Lake Superior. 2 bedrooms and large loft that overlooks the living room. Fully equipped kitchen and large living room with satellite TV, VCR, and Stereo. A deck with barbecue grill surrounds the Glass Room providing outstanding views of sunrises and sunsets over the Lake. Open year round. Sorry, no smoking, no pets, and no snowmobiles.

Camping:

  • Otter Lake Campground is located on Otter Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest just southwest of Munising on Buckhorn Road. 70 sites with electric service, modern bathrooms with hot showers, and a guest laundry. Group sites & seasonal sites available. Small sandy beach for wading. Row boats and paddle boats. Nature Trail. Only minutes from Munising, the Pictured Rocks, Grand Island, and numerous waterfalls. On the ORV trails. Pets Welcome. Open May through November. E 7609 Otter Lake Road, Munising, MI 49862 Reservations: (906) 553-4921, Campground Office: (906) 387-4648
  • Wandering Wheels Campground. This 440 acre wooded and landscaped park offers you the finest surroundings for a fun filled family vacation. Heated Outdoor Pool. Cable TV. Only 5 miles from Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Miners Castle, Grand Island, Valley Spur Trails, waterfalls, and various lakeside activities. Great facilities. Pets Welcome. Located 3 miles east of Munising on Highway M-28 East, Munising MI 49862. Phone 1-906-387-3315 or 1-906-387-1580.

AuTrain Lake Rustic Campground, 4 miles south of AuTrain on FR-H-03 and east on FR 2276 in the Hiawatha National Forest. Rustic camping with 37 large wooded sites on the lake with sand swimming beach, boat ramp, picnic tables, etc.

No reservations: first-come, first-served. Put your canoe in at the campground for a wonderful paddle across the lake and down the AuTrain River to Lake Superior. Canoes and Kayaks can be rented in AuTrain

Songbird Trail at the AuTrain Lake Campground: Hike along the Songbird Trail that begins at campsite 11. Pick up your Songbird Trail kit from the Campgroud Host and enjoy your hike while you learn the birds by their song. Beach, picnic tables, boat ramp, and the Songbird Trail are open to the public for everyone to enjoy.

Waterfalls in Alger County: The area around Munising in Alger County has delightful waterfalls for visitors to enjoy. Two waterfalls can be viewed from your car, others are a short stroll through the woods on an easy path, while a few require a serious hike into the woods.

Additional Lodging in the Hiawatha National Forest just south of AuTrain
B&B, Cabins, Cottages, Motels, and Lodges on lakes, streams, or in the forest

Antiques:
Red Barn Antiques, PO Box 99, N7017 AuTrain Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. (906) 892-8455. Depression Glass, China, Books, Magazines, Items from the 40's, 50's and 60's, Lamps, Pottery, Pictures, Munisingware and much more.

Canoe, Kayak, Boat, Motor, & Pontoon Boat Rentals:
AuTrain River Canoe and Kayak Rentals. Rent canoes and kayaks for paddling on AuTrain Lake and the AuTrain River. Enjoy a leisurely paddle from the South Bridge to the North Bridge (Doucette Bridge) or tackle AuTrain Lake and then relax on the river. Rentals of 15' & 17' canoes; 10', 12' & 14 ' single person kayaks; or a double kayak. Livery service. N7163 Forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806 Contact Mike at 906-892-8367.

Northwoods Canoe & Kayak Trips, and Boat Rentals. Canoe and kayak rentals with livery service at Northwoods Resort, N7070 Forest Lake Road, 2 miles south of M-28 on H-03. Phone: 906-892-8114 or just stop by and we will get a trip all set up for you. Trips take from 3-5 hours on the gentle AuTrain River that meanders through the Hiawatha National Forest. Boat & motor rentals and pontoon boat rentals for AuTrain Lake. Go fishing or just enjoy a wonderful day on the water.

Boat Rentals for the Central Upper Peninsula. Uncle Ducky offers 20' pontoon boats, 14' fishing boats, canoes, and kayaks to use on AuTrain Lake or the AuTrain River. You pick up the boat and trailer or we deliver. Boats are set up for fishing, but perfect for boating and enjoying the lakes. 1/2 day up to 1 week rentals. Outdoor gear and fishing tackle available. Phone toll free: 877-228-5447.

Riverview Canoe Rentals and Livery, N7503 Arbutus St, Au Train, MI, 49806, phone (906)-203-7815. Riverview Canoe Rentals rents canoes for river trips down the AuTrain River from the South Bridge to the pick-up spot at the north bridge. Call to reserve your canoe or walk in. 3 beautiful riverside cabins for rent on the shores of the AuTrain River. Full kitchens with microwave.

Charter Fishing on Lake Superior:
Kimar's Charter Fishing and Shelter Bay Resort on Lake Superior. E3216 Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8277 or toll free: 1-800-419-2242. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Kimar's Charters offers trolling, casting, and jigging trips on Lake Superior to the Shelter Bay Flats, the Big Reef, and Stannard Rock. Kimar's Resort features 2, 3, and 4 bedroom housekeeping cottages and a 3-bedroom mobile home. 300' sandy beach. Lots of room for your trailers. Boat ramp. Pets Welcome.

Convenience Store & Gas Station. Located on Highway M-28, in Christmas, MI between the White Pine Lodge and the Kewadin Casino. Easy trail access for Snowmobiles and ATV's. Open 24 hours daily.

Food, Entertainment, and Shopping
Falling Rock Café & Bookstore in downtown Munising. Café serves breakfast sandwiches, bagels, homemade soups, sandwiches, quiche, pasties, and delicious fresh roasted coffee. Hand dipped ice cream cones, sundaes, and ice cream sodas. Bookstore features new books, several about the Upper Peninsula, thousands of used books, and items created by local artists. Wireless internet service. Stop by Saturday nights for music and enjoy other events that take place during the week. A wonderful spot to have a bite as you browse this interesting shop in one of the oldest buildings in Munising. Phone: 906-387-3008. Located on M-28 at 104 East Munising Ave., Munising, MI 49862

Gift Shops:
Santa's Workshop Gift Shop is located on the corner of Highway M-28 and St. Nicholas Avenue, 3 miles west of Munising in Christmas, Michigan. Look for the Large Santa by the gift shop. Beautiful Christmas decorations for your home, tree, and yard. Collectibles include Bing & Grondall, Royal Copenhagen, Christopher Radko, Pipka, Jim Shore, Bently Crystal Snowflakes, Serenity Angels, Snow Buddies, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rock-a Buddies, Banky, nutcrackers, stuffed animals, snowmen, a wide variety of unusual ornaments, plus much more. Visit with Santa on Sunday from March through November and on Saturday and Sunday during December. Phone: 906-387-2929

Hunting:
Buck Sporting Lodge, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242. Experience guided deer and bear hunts in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Centrally located just south of AuTrain, MI and near Munising Michigan. Lodging with meals available 

Real Estate
For Sale by Owner: Rock River Property. Large parcel of undeveloped land surrounded by the Hiawatha National Forest near Munising and Lake Superior. The 229-Acre parcel with Hanson Creek running through the property includes a two-bedroom cabin and a large field, ideal for planting. Two ponds with an artisan spring in one pond area. Located just west of AuTrain near Highway M-28. Phone: Sandy at 906-892-8217 or Mike McCollum at 906-892-8379.  

Restaurants
Brownstone Inn Restaurant. Located on M-28, 2 miles west of the blinking light in AuTrain, MI across from Lake Superior. Family friendly dining with exceptional food and drinks. 65 Beer Menu. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, and appetizers. Dinner menu includes steaks, fresh Lake Superior Whitefish, plus many other items in our chef designed menu. Private dining room available. Just off snowmobile trail #417 with a groomed trail right to the door. E4635 Highway M-28 West, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8332.

Services:
COMPLETE COTTAGE CARE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT by GTD Enterprises serving Munising, AuTrain, Christmas , the Hiawatha National Forest, and the surrounding area. We offer year round services that include opening or closing your cottage, winterization, fall & spring cleaning, and property management for those who have rental property. We also offer lawn care & landscaping, snowplowing, roof snow removal, and septic tank care or replacement. We do dock maintenance and power washing of decks, driveways, or houses. Call Gary at 906-202-0629 for all your cottage care needs in Alger, Schoolcraft, or Delta Counties.

Snowmobile Rentals:
Munising Snowmobile Rentals. Rental of new model Ski-Doo snowmobiles in Alger County, the Snowmobiling Capital of the Midwest. Heavy lake effect snow. Snowmobile in every direction. On the trail. E 10160 Highway M-28, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone (906)-387-4300.

Swimming Beach and Picnic Area at the AuTrain Lake Campground south of M-28 at the campground. Picnic table and grills. Boat ramp. A wonderful spot to spend a summer afternoon.

Sand beach on Lake Superior at the junction of M-28 and Forest Lake Road. Restrooms.

 

ATTRACTONS AND RECREATION

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