Exploring AuTrain, Michigan

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

AuTrain is located in the Hiawatha National Forest, just 8 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, Restaurants, and Guided Hunts

LODGING AT OR NEAR AuTRAIN, MICHIGAN (Most lodgings are on AuTrain Lake or the AuTrain River.)

  • Au Train Lake Museum Cottage, N6915 Forest Lake Road AuTrain, Michigan 49806. Phone: 510-919-0688. The rustic cedar Museum Cottage is fully outfitted and ideal for one or two guests. Fireplace with gas log, WI-FI, and a complete kitchen.
  • 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: 906-892-8367. Furnished cabin overlooking the AuTrain River. Kitchen and family room. Large deck with grill, picnic table and deck chairs. Dock. Sand beach with good swimming. On the Trails.
  • Au Train River Cottages: Five cottages by the Au Train River near Munising and the Pictured Rocks. Cottages have 1, 2, and 4 bedrooms with Wi-Fi. Flat lawn leads to 300 feet of river frontage for swimming, fishing, and relaxing. Canoe included with rental. Easy access to ATV and Snowmobile Trails. Pet Friendly. Open Year Round. N7123 Au Train-Forest Lake Road. Phone: 906-364-8110
  • Buckhorn Resort: Motel and Lodges in the Hiawatha National Forest offers 2 fully equipped spacious lodges and a 20 unit motel. On the snowmobile & ATV trails. Lodges sleep from 6 to 22. Motel rooms have microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Restaurant and Lounge. Gas. N3919 Buckhorn Drive, Munising, MI 49862. Phone 906-387-3559.
  • LaValleys Resort, N-7017 AuTrain/Forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8455. Lodging overlooking AuTrain Lake at Bear and Fox Cabins. Bear Cabin has 2 bedrooms with a screened porch and sleeps up to 4. Fox Cabin has 1 bedroom and sleeps up to 2. Heat & Air-conditioners Fully equipped kitchens. Cable TV, WI-FI. Picnic tables and charcoal grills. 100' of sand beach on AuTrain Lake for swimming, boating, fishing, or sitting in the sand.
  • Paddlers Village, located on the shores of Lake Superior 3 miles west of Munising, offers rentals of 16’ & 20’ Yurts, Camping Cabins, and Platform Tents with electric lighting, Wi-Fi, and small refrigerators. The ideal spot for kayakers, canoeists, paddle boarders, hikers, and outdoor lovers.  Showers, restrooms, grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. 1/3 mile of sandy beach is adjacent to the Village for all to en joy. Reservations required. Paddlers Village, N7793 Scrooges Alley, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-1695 or
  • Superior Times Resort and Campground on AuTrain Lake, AuTrain, Michigan. (906) 362-9612. 1-2-3-4 bedroom housekeeping cottages, all with views of the lake. Some cottages have fireplaces. Wooded campground with electric and rustic sites. Game room and store with bait shop. Sandy beach for swimmimg. Fish cleaning house. Playground. Open year round. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Pets welcome.
  • 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. 4 kayaks included for paddling down the river. Pets welcome with prior approval.
  • Timber Ridge Inn, N4045 Buckhorn Road, Munising, Michigan 49862, Phone (906) 387-3790. All 9 suites have individual decks overlooking Hovey Lake in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest.

LODGING ON LAKE SUPERIOR

  • Beachcomber's Cottage is located about 16 miles west of AuTrain on the sandy shores of Lake Superior. The cottage has two bedrooms and is nestled in the woods by the lake. The living area has patio doors that open onto the deck, a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior. Cobblestone path to the sandy beach and a beach deck near the water. Beachcomber’s Cottage, Highway M-28, Marquette, MI, 49855.   ; Phone: 206-937-1276.
  • Kimar's Shelter Bay Resort and Charter Fishing on Lake Superior, E3216 Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8277. 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 4 bedrooms with 3. 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.&
  • Margo's Cove, 906-387-1617. Upper and Lower Coach House. On 150' of Lake Superior Beach. Sleeps 6-8 guests. Complete kitchens, Cable T.V. 3-day minimum. Pet friendly. Easy ATV and Snowmobile Trail access. Guided Ice-Fishing Trips.
  • Yule Log Resort, Highway M-28 3 miles west of Munising, in Christmas, MI. 906-387-3184. 8 Housekeeping cabins on the shores of Lake Superior. Cable TV. Free Wi-Fi. View of Grand Island. Sandy beaches for swimming
CAMPING:

  • AuTrain Beach Resort and Campground offers modern camping in Yurts, Platform Tents, Native American Tip, and rustic campsites for your tent, Wi-Fi, Shower house, and solar powered lighting. Located on Highway M-28 about 1 mile west of the blinking light on M-28 in AuTrain and across the road from a sandy beach on Lake Superior. Easy to reach: only 12 miles west of Munising and 20 miles east of Marquette on High way M-28. Phone: 906-250-1786

  • Paddlers Village, located on the shores of Lake Superior 3 miles west of Munising, offers rentals of 16’ & 20’ Yurts, Camping Cabins, and Platform Tents with electric lighting, Wi-Fi, and small refrigerators. The ideal spot for kayakers, canoeists, paddle boarders, hikers, and outdoor lovers.  Showers, restrooms, grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. 1/3 mile of sandy beach is adjacent to the Village for all to enjoy. Reserv ations req uired. Paddlers Village. N7793 Scrooges Alley, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-1695

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
Dining
BEAR TRAP INN near the Pictured Rocks in Munising serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.  Stop in for family dining and your favorite beverage. Hot homemade pasties made daily.  Food, spirits, and fun! Located 8 miles east of Munising on M-58 at the Corner of H-58 and H-15. Phone: 906-452-6364.
 
Duck Pond Eatery and Beer Garden in Christmas Michigan is a great spot for kayakers and visitors to the area. We feature burgers, whitefish, sandwiches, salads and more plus a nice selection of beer made in Michigan. Large screen TV. Beer Garden with outdoor seating and a stage for local musicians. E 7974 W M-28. Phone: 906-387-1689. Open daily at 11 am

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, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, & Specimens, 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, Munising Ware and much more.

Canoe, Kayak, Boat, Motor, & Pontoon Boat Rentals, Packages, and Tours:

Adventure Vacation Packages.  All inclusive packages for fun in the Munising area. Guided paddling tour at the Pictured Rocks, stay at Paddlers Village, eat at the Duck Pond Eatery and Beer Garden, take a dinner cruise, plus much more. Two packages available. Phone: 906-387-1695.

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. Curley's Canoes, N7163 Forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806 Contact Mike at 906-892-8367.

Pictured Rocks Guided Sea Kayak Tours, Munising, Michigan. Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore from the water. We offer a variety of guided sea kayak tours for all ages and experience levels. All kayaking gear included. Uncle Ducky Paddling Michigan Shop, 1331 West M-28, Munising MI 49855. Phone: 906-387-1695

Relaxing Vacation Package: Pictured Rocks Criuise, Grand Island Cruise, and Yurt Stay

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. 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 housekeeping cottages and a 3-bedroom mobile home. 300' sandy beach. Lots of room for your trailers. Boat ramp.
 
CONVENIENCE STORE & GAS. 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.
Lake Superior Cruises:

Cruise the Pictured Rocks, P.O. Box 355, Munising, Michigan 49862, Phone 906/387-2379. Take a 2 1/2-3 hour cruise along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Special Sunset Cruise. Discover the wonders of the Pictured Rocks from your cruise boat on Lake Superior. Cruises from Memorial Day to Oct. 10. Cruises leave from Munising City Pier.

Grand Island Sunset Dinner Cruise Around Grand Island in Christmas, Michigan.  See cliffs, waterfalls, caves, lighthouses, amazing arches, and wildlife as you cruise around Grand Island on the Uncle Ducky cataraman. Meet at 5pm at the Duck Pond Eatery next to Paddlers Village for dinner and the cruise. E7974 W HWY M-28, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-1695

Pictured Rocks Cruises Vacation Package. Relax and enjoy the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore, Grand Island, and the sandy Lake Superior Beach on Lake Superior, while camping in a modern yurt at the AuTrain Beach Campground.  This Relaxing Vacation Package includes the Pictured Rocks Cruise, a Sunset Dinner Cruise ar ound Grand Island, dinner at the Duck Pond, and two nights staying in a yurt by the sandy Lake Superior beach where you can relax and sit in the sand, have a campfire, or stroll along the water.. Uncle Ducky Paddling Michigan Shop, 1331 West M-28, Munising MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-1695

Shipwreck Tour on Munising Bay where you can see Lake Superior Shipwrecks in the Alger Underwater Preserve from a Glass-Bottomed Boat. Scuba dive the shipwrecks. Captain Peter Lindquist, 1204 Commercial St., Munising, MI 49862. (906) 387-4477

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.
  • Hiawatha Ski Doo Snowmobile Rental. Located Just South of Wetmore on NF 13 at White Fawn Lodge in the Center of Snow Country. We Rent Ski Doo Single and 2Person Snowmobiles and Helmets. We are a Full Service Outfitter with Cabin and Lodge Rentals, snacks, gas, oil. Please Click the Link to Reserve Online Today or call 906-235-7494 for More Info.

Swimming Beach and Picnic Area at the AuTrain Lake Campground south of M-28 at the campground. Picnic table and grills. Boat ramp.

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

 

ATTRACTONS AND RECREATION

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Photo: AuTrain beach on M-28 at Forest Lake Road.

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