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!

2022 travel guide cover featuring outdoor recreational images - kayaking, disc golf, snowmobiling and outdoor icons

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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It’s Dragon Season

Head to Newaygo County, Where Michigan’s Dragon Awaits  Wrapped around Hardy Dam Pond, Michigan’s Dragon lies in wait of your arrival for big outdoor adventure. Imagine yourself soaring through the trees on fast and flowing trails that provide both a technically...

Spring Fishing in the Rivers of NewayGo County

River Fishing & Spring Camping Cool, crisp morning air, your first morning cup of coffee brewed by campfire, sunshine sparkling across the river, and a full day laid out in front of you reserved for fishing. Longing for the simplicity of a campsite and a few days...

Trail Time & Hot Toddies  

Instead of toiling the winter days away, 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 going to...

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.

2022 Newaygo County Tourism Council Investors

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City of White Cloud logo
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Big Prairie Township Parks Logo
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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

Dogwood Center

 
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