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Indian River Spring Summer and Fall Activities
Indian River, Michigan boasts a beautiful 18-hole golf course located between Burt and Mullet Lakes. The Indian River Golf Club was built in 1923 and is open to the public. It is sure to challenge even the most skillful player. For current rates, call 1-800-305-IRGC. While you're there, be sure to visit the Pro Shop, which offers an assortment of golfing merchandise including equipment, apparel, and more. The Indian River Golf Club's dining facilities offer drinks, sandwiches, and fine dining either at the Club or to take with you while you play the course. |
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Looking for a campsite? Burt
Lake State Park is open from May 15 through December 2.
Motor vehicles entering the State Park are required to have
a State Park Motor Vehicle Permit displayed on the
windshield, which may be purchased from Burt Lake or any
other Michigan State Park. The registration office is open
from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Reservations must be made through the Central Reservation System. Phone reservations can be made by calling toll-free 1-800-44PARKS. You can also reserve a campsite online. The Burt Lake State Park is located at 6635 State Park Drive, Indian River, across from Big Bear Adventures. If you already have a place to stay in Indian River, you can also enjoy Burt Lake State Park for its many other features. The park also offers a beach area, two playgrounds, ball diamond, horseshoe pits, beach volleyball, picnic shelter and two picnic areas, and boat launch. |
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Indian River Michigan offers countless opportunities for trail seekers of all levels. Indian River is located on the North Central State Trail which has a hard packed crushed limestone surface. The North Central Trail is 62 miles long and runs from Gaylord to Mackinaw City. Marked trails in the nearby Wildwood Hills trail system offer the wilderness experience close to town. The Little Traverse Conservancy also has 3 local nature preserves with marked hiking trails. For the more experienced and/or adventuresome, there is thousands of acres of state forest land all within a short drive of Indian River. Contact the Tourist Bureau for more information. |
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Indian River is located near two major ORV/Motorcycle trail systems. The Tomahawk Trail is located South of Indian River and consists of several loops The Black Lake Area trail system consists of nearly 40 miles of trails. Maps and further information on these and other trails can be found at the Michigan DNR website.
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Indian River Michigan is a paradise for paddlers of all skill levels. Miles of scenic rivers ranging from the slow moving Pigeon River to the fast water Sturgeon will provide just what you are looking for. The calm waters of the Pigeon flow through the Pigeon River Forest and "elk country" finally ending at Mullett Lake. The Sturgeon River with a decent of nearly 14 feet per mile is a Class I-II fast water, the most challenging in the Lower Peninsula. The Sturgeon River flows into Burt Lake. |
Camping
 Indian
River Outfitters offers guided trips into the Pigeon
River wilderness with one and two day trips available. This
is a great experience for all skill levels and offers the
chance to photograph elk, deer, bear and other wildlife
that inhabit the region. You can also try your luck at
trout fishing. Check out their website for more information
or email
info@indianriveroutfitters.com |
 Big
Bear Adventures operates a canoe livery on the Sturgeon
River and offer for rent canoes, kayaks, tubes, rafts and
cats. Trips range from under an hour to a 5 hour trip down
the Sturgeon. Transportation and equipment is provided. Big
Bear Adventures also offers youth and group rates. Check
out their website for more information or email
bigbear@racc2000.com
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Indian River, Michigan, the heart of the Inland Waterway, is home to some of the best fishing anywhere. Situated between Burt and Mullett Lakes, Indian River also boasts two fine fishing rivers running through town - the Indian River and the Sturgeon River. The Pigeon River, along with several other streams, is located close by. For those who like to fish smaller, more secluded lakes, several can be found within minutes of Indian River. From smelt to sturgeon, suckers to steelhead, and almost everything in between, the Indian River area offers something for every Angler. |
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Cooperation
Park is a 60 acre multipurpose public recreational facility,
baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, skating rink,
soccer fields, basketball court, horseshoe pits, hiking trails.
There is also a 200-400 foot enclosed play area for children,
brand new 6,000 square foot play structure, additional play
equipment, picnic tables and a walking track. Located off Hwy.
27 at the south end of Indian River. DeVoe Public Beach located within walking distance of downtown Indian River offers a sandy beach for swimming and a board walk along the Indian River for fishing |