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!
Download the NewayGo County Explore Guide to learn about the great things to do and see during your visit to our region.
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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.
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
Newaygo County Tourism Council
Board of Directors
| Position | Name | Professional Title | Organization | |
| President | Julie Burrell | Business Development – Newaygo County | The Right Place | |
| Vice President | Kelly Wawsczyk | The Right Place | ||
| Secretary | Elizabeth Reid | Executive Director | Newaygo County Convention & Visitors Bureau | |
| Treasurer | Nick Smith | Parks and Recreation Director | Newaygo County Parks and Recreation | |
| Trustee | Mark Kraus | Tourism Director | Hesperia Area Chamber of Commerce | |
| Trustee | Reuben Tucker | Big Prairie Township Parks | ||
| Trustee | Marianne Boerigter | Executive Director | NCCA-Artsplace | |
| Trustee | Kelly Rider | Executive Director | River Country Chamber of Commerce | |
| Trustee | Karen Baird | Executive Director | Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce | |
| Trustee | Carmon Kolenbrander | Tucker Benner Realty | ||
| Trustee | Colleen Lynema |