Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery. P.O. Box 7, Highway M-77, Germfask, MI 49836. Phone 906-586-6684. Located on the Manistique River, near the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. 53 sites for tents, camper units and RV's. Campground amenities include full hook-up sites, electricity, water, flush toilets, showers, and a laundry. Canoe rental and livery for paddling the Seney Refuge, the Manistique River, and the Fox River for fishing or a relaxing afternoon. Open from May 1 to October 15th.

Canoeing - Fishing - Camping trips for Women on the Sturgeon, Manistique and Indian Rivers near Germfask. Canoe or fish one of these remote rivers and have a picnic lunch on the riverbank. Tour the Seney Refuge by canoe for a different way to see the wildlife that lives there. Dream America Outdoor Adventures for Women. 9960 Forest Highway 13, Rapid River MI 49878. Phone 906-280-0869 or 906-474-9920. (Central Upper Peninsula)

Jolly Inn Bar & Restaurant, Hwy 77, Germfask Michigan, 49836. Phone 906-586-3334. Family Dining Daily from 8am till Midnight. Located 7 miles south of Seney. NASCAR collectibles in the bar. Come on in for a real lumberjack meal or stop by after visiting the Seney National Wildlife Refuge (2 miles) or canoeing the Fox River. Dining room separate from the bar. Good place for the kids and you may enjoy your favorite beverage.

Canoeing and Kayaking the Manistique River. If you have your own canoe or kayak, you can put in at the bridge by the 10 Curves  Road for a nice paddle to the wayside just south of Germfast on Highway M-77. This wayside is also a good put-in spot for paddling through the Seney Refuge with a take out spot at Mead Creek below the Refuge. For a longer trip, you can paddle the Manistique River all the way to the town of Manistique. Two rustic forest campgrounds are located along the Manistique River at Meads Creek with 10 rustic sites and Merwin Creek, further downstream Fishing for bass, pike and walleye. Map of Manistique River as it passes through the Seney Wildlife Refuge.

* Unfortunately, Mead Creek and Merwin Creek Campgrounds have been closed by the DNR.
Contact Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery for additional information. 906-586-6684

Fox River, known for fine trout fishing, is north of Germfask. There is a put-in spot north of the Seney Township Park - - a rough paddle but good fishing. The Fox River can also be paddled to the meeting with the Manistique River north of Germfask. Take out at the bridge at 10 Curves Road. Paddle can take a couple days with rustic camping spots along the river.

Manistique River: Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, & Camping. Information and Manistique River Map. The Manistique River is over 60 miles long and runs from Manistique Lake at Curtis to the town of Manistique with rustic campgrounds along the way. A wonderful way to view wildlife and unusual birds.

The House MacLeod, Rt. 1, Box 52, Gulliver, MI 49840. Phone: 906-283-3351. Bed and Breakfast located on 25 acres of century old trees. Part of house is the original log cabin from the mid 1800's that has been completely restored. Near Seul Choix Lighthouse. Hearty hot breakfast is served daily. Also for rent, a fully equipped housekeeping cottage on Gulliver Lake. Sleeps 6-8 with private swimming and docking area.

Top of the Lake Cottage by Lake Michigan, P.O.Box 55, Gulliver, MI 49840. Phone: 906-283-3361. Modern two bedroom cottage with open concept living room and dining area. Wood burning stove. Complete kitchen and laundry. Private path to the sandy Lake Michigan beach with firepit for campfires under the stars. Located 11 miles east of Manistique. Weekly Rental with 2 day minimum April and May.

Twin Pines Lodging, 1464 Railroad Street, Seney, MI 49883. Phone: 906-499-3363. Three bedroom fully furnished home with complete kitchen, VCR, and gas fireplace in living room. Located 1/2 mile from the Fox River, a Michigan Blue Ribbon Trout Stream, and only 5 miles from the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Direct access to snowmobile trails. Also available, a two bedroom one bath home on M-28 near the Seney Crossing restaurant and grocery store.

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