Manistique and the surrounding areas are an outdoor enthusiast's dream! There's great weather for all kinds of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, shopping and sightseeing. Ample game and pan fish in our many lakes, rivers and bays assure a limit catch every day. The Manistique area has great opportunities for hunters as well as for those who just want to enjoy the brilliant, colorful scenery.
Canoes & Kayaks
Schoolcraft County
In all of Michigan there is no other area that offers the canoeist and kayaker so many opportunities as Schoolcraft County. Whether you are a novice or an avid canoeist there is a body of water here for you.
Fishing
Schoolcraft County
Schoolcraft County has an abundance of pristine lakes, rivers and bays teeming with fish just waiting for you to drop a line and catch the lunker you have been dreaming about.
Hiking Trails
Schoolcraft County
See why Michigan is considered the #1 trail state in the nation. Schoolcraft County has a variety of trails from rugged wilderness beauty to paved strolling paths and boardwalk treks.
Golf
Manistique Area
A golfer’s delight as scenic golf courses traverse the Manistique area: Indian Lake Golf Course and Stony Point.
Camping
Manistique Area
Whether you're looking for a quiet escape in the woods or a fun-filled vacation with the family, Schoolcraft County has the perfect camping spot for you.
Hunting
Schoolcraft County
During the fall in Manistique, there are plenty of things to do and natural beauty to experience. The Manistique area has great opportunities for hunters as well as for those who just want to enjoy the brilliant, colorful scenery.
Haywire Grade Trail
Shingleton to Manistique, Michigan
Michigan’s first rail trail turned 50 years old in 2020. Some residents who live near the Haywire Grade, a multi-use trail that crosses the Upper Peninsula north to south from Shingleton to Manistique, are glad the trail is getting the recognition it deserves.
ORVs
Schoolcraft County
Challenging trails for the off-road enthusiast can be found throughout the Manistique area. Riding opportunities abound along abandoned railroad grades for a near straight jaunt and hundreds of miles of scenic and historic trails are ready for today’s rider.
Snowmobiling
Schoolcraft County
The Upper Peninsula is a true destination for snowmobilers. Whether you want to take a quick ride along the Manistique River on a scenic trail or tap into the more than 2,000 miles of groomed trails the U.P. offers, there’s something for every snowmobiler.
Cross-Country Skiing
Schoolcraft County
When winter snows turn the Upper Peninsula into a frozen wonderland, there’s no better way to explore the glittery unknown than by putting on a pair of skis or snowshoes and hitting the trails.
Manistique Trout & Salmon Derby
Last weekend in July | Manistique
Manistique attracts anglers from all over the Great Lakes to take part in the annual Trout & Salmon Derby. Each year an average of $20,000 is paid out in cash and prizes.
Environmental Education Lab
Krummich Road - Manistique, Michigan
The Lab is a series of nature trails with a variety of interpretive signs along the route.
Rainey Wildlife Area
Wawaushnosh Dr - Manistique, Michigan
A hiking trail that passes through maple, yellow birch, and mixed conifer habitat takes hikers over boardwalks and through wet areas, leading to an elevated observation platform, providing a feeling of remoteness with outstanding opportunities for viewing wildlife.
Snowshoeing
Schoolcraft County
When winter snows turn the Upper Peninsula into a frozen wonderland, there’s no better way to explore the glittery unknown than by putting on a pair of skis or snowshoes and hitting the trails.
Indian Lake State Park
County Road 442 - Manistique, Michigan
Indian lake State Park is located on Indian Lake, the fourth largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula. This 567-acre park is composed of two units featuring modern and semi-modern campsites, picnic shelters, swim beach, trails and boating access site.
