Iron County Lodging Association

Category Archives: Travel Planning

Things to Do in Iron County, Michigan This Spring

Iron River • Crystal Falls • Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Spring comes late to Iron County and then all at once, with the rivers running high on snowmelt, the loons back the week the ice goes out, and the trout opener on the last Saturday in April. Here’s every spring guide we have, with the openers and the weekends worth planning around, month by month. Find Lodging Things to Do This Spring AI Travel Assistant APR. 24 Trout streams open, the … read more Things to Do in Iron County, Michigan This Spring→

3 for Free in Iron County: Free Fishing, Snowmobiling & ORV

Waiting on the 2027 dates. Michigan hasn’t announced the 2027 3 for Free dates yet. The dates below are 2026’s, so you can see the pattern. We’ll update this page the day the state sets them. Iron County • Michigan • 3 for Free A few weekends a year Michigan sets the license aside, and anybody, from here or out of state, can fish, ride the snowmobile trails or take an ORV out for free. That’s 3 for Free, and … read more 3 for Free in Iron County: Free Fishing, Snowmobiling & ORV→

Father’s Day Weekend In Iron County

Annual Father’s Day Car & Tractor Show in Iron County, Michigan Every Father’s Day weekend, classic cars, vintage tractors, and community traditions come together in downtown Iron River for one of Iron County’s long-running summer events. Hosted by the Classic Farm Machinery Club of Iron County, the Father’s Day Car & Tractor Show brings together vehicle enthusiasts, local families, and visitors for a weekend of cruising, live music, food, and classic vehicles. The event is free to attend and welcomes … read more Father’s Day Weekend In Iron County→

7 Iron County Lodging Options to Fit Your Needs (video)

Check out our video showcasing what our 7 locations have to offer!  We each offer a little something unique, but what we all bring you is a chance to relax and get away from it all, so check us out today!

Ottawa National Forest

If you live in Iron County you have been here, and if you are just coming to visit Iron County you have to go here. The Ottawa National Forest consists of almost one million acres! This forest is filled with breathtaking scenery and wildlife, including Black Bear, Whitetail Deer, Eagles, Loons, Grey Wolves, Ruffled Grouse, and Wild Turkey. The Ottawa National Forest was first established in the early 1930’s, and by the mid 1930’s it reached it maximum size of … read more Ottawa National Forest→

Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan

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906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935

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Lake Inn

906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917

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Ice Lake

906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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Village

800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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906-822-7713
1968 US 141 Highway
Amasa, MI 49903

Iron County Michigan Visitors Guide

Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.

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