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4-Mile State Forest Trail Camp [Campground], 9 miles SE of Grayling, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-6371. Horse camp for riders along the north spur of the Michigan Shore-to-Shore Riding/Hiking Trail.

AuSable River State Forest Canoe [Campground], Campground North Down River Road, and Headquarters Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-6371. 13 sites for tent or small trailer use, 5 of which are designated for canoe-access only. Located on the main branch of the Au Sable River. Universally accessible picnic tables. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. Check with State Forest Campground Manager for seasonal availability.

Borchers AuSable Canoe Livery & Bed and Breakfast [Canoe & Kayak Rentals, Bed & Breakfast], 101 Maple Street, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-4921

Burton's Landing State Forest Campground [Campground], 3.5 miles East of Grayling, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-6371

Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground [Campground], 14 miles SE of Grayling, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 275-4622

Carlisle Canoes L.L.C. [Canoe & Kayak Rentals], 110 State St., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2301

Forbush Corner [Cross-country Skiing], 4971 County Road 612, PO Box 377, Frederic, MI 49733, Phone: (989) 348-5989. Enjoy 38km (23 miles) of rolling, wooded terrain. Meticulously groomed for both classic and skate by the largest fleet of Nordic equipment in the Midwest. Carefully designed for all levels of ability. Instruction available from beginner to expert. Rentals and food service also available. Connects with nearby Hartwick Pines State Park trails.

Fox Run Country Club [Golf Course], 5825 W Four Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-4343

Fuller's North Branch Outing Club [Hunting & Fishing Lodge, Bed & Breakfast], 6122 E. County Rd. 612, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-7951

Fun 'n' Sun Snowmobile Rentals [Snowmobile Rental], 8307 W. M-72, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2188

Gates AuSable Lodge [Hotels & Motels, Fly Fishing Guides], 471 Stephan Bridge Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-8462

Golfing Michigan [Public Golf Coures], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600

Goose Creek State Forest Trail Camp [Campground], Co Road 612 and Manistee River Road, Frederic, MI 49733, Phone: (989) 348-6371. 12 sites and horse camp group area located on the Michigan Shore-to-Shore Riding/Hiking Trail. Access to the Manistee River for canoeing and fishing.

Grayling Country Club [Golf Course], 2122 S I 75 Business Loop, PO Box 529, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-5618

The Grayling Fish Hatchery [Fish Hatcher], N. Down River Road, PO Box 361, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-9266

Hanson Hills Recreation Area [Downhill & Cross-country Skiing, Biking, Hiking, Skate Park], 7601 Old Lake Road, PO Box 361, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989)348-9266

Happi Days Diner and Campground [Campground, Casual Dining], 7486 W. Batterson Rd., Frederic, MI 49733, Phone: (989) 348-8172

Hartwick Pines State Park [Campground, Biking, Hiking, Cross-country Skiing]], 4216 Ranger Road (M-93), Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989)348-7068. Hartwick Pines State Park preserves the largest stand of old growth white pine in Michigan's lower peninsula. A 9,672 acre park with a visitor center and logging museum. 100 campsites. Hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, x-country skiing, hunting and fishing. The museum is closed in the winter. Designated watchable wildlife site.

Hawkins Outfitters [Fly Fishing Guides], PO Box 362, Traverse City, MI 49685, Phone: (231) 228-7135

Jim's Canoe Rental, Cabin Rental and Guide Service [Canoe & Kayak Rental, Cabins & Cottages, Fly Fishing Guide], 1706 Wakeley Bridge Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-3203

Jones Lake State Forest Campground [Campground], County Road 612 and Jones Lake Road, 9 miles East of Frederic, Frederic, MI 49733, Phone: (989)348-6371. Family campground 42 sites for tent and small trailer use. Small boat ramp give access for boating and fishing. Universally accessible facilities available on site. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Jon's Guide Service [Fly Fishing Guides], 5421 E. Main, South Boardman, MI 49680, Phone: (231) 369-2997

Keystone Landing State Forest Campground [Campground], M-72 and Keystone Landing Road, 4.5 miles East of Grayling, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989)348-6371. 18 sites for tent and small trailer use located on the main branch of Au Sable River. Universally accessible picnic tables.

Kirtland Warbler Tours, 2650 I-75 Business Loop, Grayling Ramada Inn, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 826-3252. The picturesque jack pine forests that cover the hills and valleys of northern Michigan are home to Michigan's rarest bird, the Kirtland's warbler. These special areas have been managed through timber harvest, tree planting and controlled burning to maintain the world's only nesting grounds for the elusive Kirtland's Warbler and will be your gateway to adventure. Tours daily at 7am and 11am from mid May to July 4, leave from the Grayling Ramada Inn.

Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground [Campground, Hiking, Cross-country Skiing], M-72 & McIntyres Landing Road, 6.3 miles West of Grayling, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-6371. 37 sites for tent or small trailer use. Located on Lake Margrethe with fishing and boating. Manistee and Au Sable Rivers offer good canoeing opportunities. Closest canoe rental in Grayling (5 miles East). State Forest Pathways: Mason Tract (13 miles SE): 11.5 miles of slightly hilly terrain. Hike, cross-country ski.

Longs Canoe Livery [Canoe & Kayak Rentals], 2779 N. Manistee River Rd., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-7224

Manistee River Bridge State Forest Campground [Campground], M-72, 7.3 miles West of Grayling, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-6371.  23 sites for tent or small trailer use along the main branch of the Manistee River. Canoe access and good trout fishing. Universally accessible picnic tables and wells.

Mason Tract Pathway [Hiking, Cross-country Skiing], M-72 and Chase Bridge Road, AuSable State Forest, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-6371. 11.5 mile groomed ski, hike trail. Non-motorized area on the South Branch of the AuSable River. 15 miles east of Grayling. Ranging in length from 2 7/10 mi. to 11 3/10 mi. Recommended to ski or hike with a buddy... some sections of this trail are a considerable distance from the nearest plowed road. Very scenic, remote, quiet area! Near Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground.

Michigan Forest Visitor Center [Visitor Center], 4216 Ranger Rd, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989)  348-2537. The Michigan Forest Visitor Center is open daily 10am to 6pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. September through May, the center is open daily 9am to 4pm, excluding the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The Hartwick Pines Logging Museum is open May 1 through Oct. 31. Within the visitor center is a 105-seat auditorium featuring a nine-projector, multi-image slide program: "The Forest, Michigan's Renewable Resource." This 14-minute show orients visitors to the story of forest management from the logging era to the present. The auditorium also hosts a variety of programs, videos and special presentations during the summer.

Michigan Paddlesports Directory [Canoeing & Kayaking], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600

Penrod's Canoe Kayak & Cabin [Canoe & Kayak Rental, Cabins & Cottages], 100 Maple Street, PO Box 432, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2910

Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground [Campground], McMasters Bridge and Conners Flat, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 275-4622. 7 sites for tents or small trailers to use that are located on the Au Sable River with canoe access and good fishing opportunities. Canoe group camping area available. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Ray's Canoeing & The Fly Factory [Canoe & Kayak Rentals, Fly Fishing Guides], 200 Ingham Street, PO Box 709, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-5844

River Park Campground [Campground], 2607 Peters Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-9092

Shel-Haven Canoe Rental [Canoe & Kayak Rentals], 11852 W. M-72 Hwy, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2158

Shupac Lake State Forest Campground [Campground], Twin Bridge Road and Campground Trail, 3 miles North of Lovells, Lovells, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-6371. 30 sites for tent and small trailer use located on the shore of Shupac Lake. Good boating and fishing. All facilities universally acceptable.

Sledheads of Frederic [Snowmobile Rentals], 6636 Old US 27 North, Frederic, MI 49733, Phone: (989) 344-7669

Suddenly Alive Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 7601 Lovell Rd., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2609

Trails Campground [Campground], 4066 Old 27 N., Frederic, MI 49733, Phone: (989) 348-8692

Upper Manistee River State Forest Campground [Campground], Co Road 612 & Goose Creek Road, 8 miles SW of Frederic, Frederic, MI 49733, Phone: (989) 348-6371. 40 sites for tent or small trailer use, 10 of which are walk-in sites for tent use only. Located on the main branch of the Manistee River providing excellent canoeing opportunity.

Valhalla Ranch [Hunting & Fishing Preserve], 7756 Arcari Trl, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2333

Wakeley Lake Foot Travel Area [Hiking, Cross-country Skiing], M-72 West, Huron-Mainstee National Forest, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 826-3252.  A federally owned special area designed for the protection and restoration of the population of threatened loons and eagles. Vegetation varies from tag alder and conifer swamps to upland jack pine, white pine and oak. Fishing is catch and release only to maintain food supply for loons. Walk-in access and camping. With an extensive network of trails, it is a scenic, non-motorized area. Hiking, biking & ungroomed cross-country ski trails range in length from 4 1/2 miles to 7 miles. Loon nesting area closed to public from March 1 to July 1.

Walsh Road Trail Camp [Campground], North Down River and Walsh Road, Grayling, MI, Phone: (989) 348-6371. Campground is located adjacent to Shore to Shore Riding/Hiking Trail and is designed to accommodate equestrian campers. Non-equestrian campers are also welcome. There are nine designated sites for tent and small trailer use available on the first come, first serve basis. The group area has a maximum capacity for 40 individuals and can accommodate tents and small trailers.

White Pine State Forest Canoe Camp [Campground], Wakely Bridge Road, Grayling, MI 49738,  Phone: (989) 348-6371. Open area camping site designated for canoe access only. Located on the main branch of the scenic Au Sabe River. Good fishing opportunity. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.

Wildlife Artistry Ltd [Taxidermist], 1286 Dove Ln SE, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-4789

Woodland Snowmobile Rentals [Snowmobile Rentals], North I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-9094

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