Branstrom Park in fall

Welcome to Newaygo County


Newaygo County offers abundant and affordable opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast in you to get away from the city without having to endure long drives and traffic for an Up North adventure.

Four seasons of adventure await, just around the corner!

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Gear up for your next NewayGo County adventure!

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Download the NewayGo County Explore Guide to learn about the great things to do and see during your visit to our region.

Fall Trails & Cocktails 

Instead of spending your late fall and early winter days cooped up indoors, why not venture out for some trail time and toddies? Newaygo County is the perfect destination for such an adventure, and we are going to tell you right where to start! Gear up! First….are you...

Top Fall Favorites

The splendor of fall color, miles of trails beckoning you to explore, crisp cool mornings around the campfire, and dark night skies blanketed in stars, NewayGo County’s autumn season welcomes you to get outdoors, unplug, and reconnect with nature. After an...

Newaygo’s Fall Hunting & Fishing Season

Fall in Newaygo County is a hunter’s and angler’s paradise! From crisp mornings in the deer blind to peaceful afternoons casting a line on the Muskegon River, our Northern Michigan destination delivers peak outdoor adventure. With over 350,000 acres of public land,...

Find your passion in Newaygo County

Where do you fit into the Newaygo County outdoor recreation fabric? Try your hand at anyone of these great passions.

 





 


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Find your Passion in Newaygo County


Picture yourself fishing from a drift boat or jet sled down a broad, magnificent river, surrounded by tall pine and hardwood forests. Long wide riffles, deep pools and long eddies the size of several football fields hold brown and rainbow trout surface-feeding on prolific hatches of mayflies, caddis and midges all day long – some fish approaching trophy proportions… Welcome to fishing in Newaygo County!

Start your Newaygo County fishing adventure!

Looking to venture out into the wilderness? Newaygo County is home to miles of hiking trails as well as numerous nature areas that allow you to create an adventure that is just your size. Newaygo County is home to a 55 mile segment of the famous North Country Trail. If you are one for native plant species, the Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary is a MUST see on your trip! We promise you won’t be disappointed.

Get back to nature GO EXPLORE the natural side of Newaygo County.

The forests and rivers of Newaygo County are a magical outdoor wonderland where nature is is on display year round. Winter does not send people inside around here. The weather just opens up a whole new set of recreation pursuits for those of us that are lucky enough to live here and the many who visit our area during the winter months.

 

    Croton Dam Aerial view

Water sports in Newaygo County are not just an activity, they are part of every local’s culture, and we are excited to share our waterways with you! With 356 river miles and 256 inland lakes we have activities on the water that are sure to suit everyone.

Don’t have a watercraft or fishing gear? We have you covered, Newaygo is home to many great small businesses that provide trips, rentals and excursions.

Get onto the water and GO EXPLORE what Newaygo has to offer.

From holiday celebrations to tractor pulls, there seems to be something going on in Newaygo County every weekend! With so many events, we have sorted out the main events in each community and listed them below.  For more information on all of our events, visit our EVENT CALENDAR and you can visit the individual event page sponsors for more information.

Clear your schedule and GO EXPLORE the events of Newaygo County.

 Newaygo County Tourism Council Investors

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Hesperia Area Chamber logo
Harrington Inn Logo
Artsplace logo
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Heritage Museum of Newaygo County Logo
Dragon Adventures Base Camp Logo
River Country Chamber of Commerce Logo
The Right Place Logo
Dogwood Center for the Arts logo
Croton Township Sign
Newaygo Nationals Logo
Fremont Chamber of Commerce logo
Newaygo County Parks logo
City of Fremont Logo
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Newaygo County Tourism Council

Board of Directors

Position Name Organization  
President Kelly Rider River Country Chamber of Commerce  
Vice President Gabriel Slominski Newaygo Nationals Association  
Trustee Marianne Boerigter NCCA-Artsplace and Dogwood Center  
Trustee Mark Deering Dragon Adventures Base Camp  
Treasurer Mark Kraus NCEDP  
Trustee Genji Leclair The Product Greenhouse, Brandmark Goods  
Trustee Steven Radtke Heritage Museum of Newaygo County  
Trustee Katey Peterson  Fremont Chamber  
Trustee Heather Allen Muskegon River Inn  
Trustee Asa Vermeulen Newaygo County Parks