906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
Permit FREE Fishing, ATV/ORV, and Parks
Catch Michigan's Free Weekend Dates
Explore over 100 miles of trails, 200 lakes, and 900 miles of rivers in Iron County Michigan. Residents & non-residents can enjoy snowmobiling, fishing, and ATVing license/permit free EVERY year. Mark your calendar for this year's free weekends!
And don't miss out on June 8th-9th "three free weekend" where you can access state parks, boat access sites, lakes/rivers to fish, and ATV trails ... license/permit FREE!
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- Free ATV/ORV: August 17-18, 2024
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- Three free weekend: 2025 TBD
- Free fishing: 2025 TBD
- Snowmobiling: 2025 TBD
Free Michigan ORV Days
Aug 17-18, 2024
Riders have access to ALL of Michigan's 4,000 miles of off-road trails! All other ORV rules and laws still apply, and the Recreation Passport is required where applicable. Mark your calendars, there are always two free weekends/year: June and August. Check back for 2025 dates.
Get more information on Michigan.org for free ORV weekend details.
Free Michigan Fishing Days
2025 dates TBD
Fish Iron County Michigan and access over 200 lakes, 900 miles of rivers.
All fishing license fees will be waived these days for residents and out-of-state visitors; enjoy fishing inland and Great Lakes. All fishing regulations still apply. For complete details read more on Michigan's DNR free fishing weekend.
Michigan Free Snowmobiling
2025 dates TBD
This is your weekend to explore over 100 miles of trails in Iron County or 6,000 miles of Michigan DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads/lands, legally, without without a snowmobile registration or trail permit (normally required).
All license/permit requirments will be waived these days for residents and out-of-state visitors to enjoy and experience our great state. Other snowmobile rules and regulations still apply; recreation passport required where applicable. For complete details read more on Michigan's DNR free snowmobile weekend.
Three Free Weekend
2025 dates TBD
Michigan residents and nonresidents: fish, ATV, and visit state parks and boating access sites - FREE! All fishing license fees will be waived - fish both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. ATV - legally ride without buying an ORV/ATV license or trail permit.
Explore Iron County Michigan
Trails, Lakes, and Rivers!
See a list of our local lodging & book your rooms today! Check us out and you'll see why this free weekend will make you want to come back for more!
Blog updated 6/24
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Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan
AmericInn
by Wyndham
Chicaugon
Lake Inn
906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917
Lakeshore Motel
Ice Lake
906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Pioneer
Lodge
800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Ski Brule
Village
800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Tall
Pines
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.