North Rivers Lodge

10/07/2026

Gather your friends & family, the 5-bedroom Big Bear lodge house is currently available this weekend and the weather forecast promises blue skies, sunshine and temps in the mid 70s. Whether you're hitting the river or the trails, be the first to call and reserve!

10/04/2026

The brilliant autumn foliage is popping along the Little Manistee. We still have some midweek (and limited weekend) availability left in October. Come see the color show before the Gales of November blow them all away! 🍁🍂🍁

09/30/2026

Ahh, October 🍁🍂🍁 Our favorite time of year!
The colorful pallet of Autumn will reach its peak soon. Make a cast, have a blast, take in all of the scenery. 🍁🍂🍁

09/27/2026

The sun is setting earlier, the morning dew is getting heavier and the fall colors will soon reach their peak. Days like these are numbered, so come on up and play outside! 🍁🍂🍁

09/10/2026

Feeling spontaneous? Everybody's favorite little trapper cabin, the Otter, is now available this weekend from Friday 9/11 - Sunday 9/13. Be the first to call and reserve! 231-266-6014 😎

09/01/2026

The Autumn colors are beautiful at NRL and there are many things to do.. Angling, paddling, hunting, hiking, trail riding, or simply soaking in the splendor of your fall color tour.🍁🍂🍁

Stay in historic log cabins surrounded by the Manistee National Forest. Enjoy world-class trout fishing, guided trips, and outdoor adventures just minutes from Michigan’s best rivers.

08/03/2026

The Brook Trout, a cabin as pretty as its namesake, is available this weekend from Thurs 8/6 - Mon 8/10. Rates based on occupancy start at $145 per night, 2-night minimum.
The weather forecast looks excellent, so be the 1st to call and reserve!📞231-266-6014

07/26/2026

The Grayling cabin is now available Thurs 8/13 - Sun 8/16. Riverfront with 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, full kitchen, bathroom/shower. Rates based on occupancy start at $155 per night, 2-night minimum. Be the first to call and reserve!

07/05/2026

The summer landscape surrounding North Rivers Lodge is a beautifully peaceful setting on one of Michigan's finest trout streams. Call for remaining availability and don't let summer slip by without some river time!

Stay in historic log cabins surrounded by the Manistee National Forest. Enjoy world-class trout fishing, guided trips, and outdoor adventures just minutes from Michigan’s best rivers.

06/19/2026

~ A Little River Report ~ We've received a total of about 4" of rain over the last several days and the Little Manistee has risen 10"-11" with a healthy stain of about 36" visibility. The river is now receding and will be back to an average flow soon. Daytime water temps are 61°F at the deck.
👉It's Hex time! The Daddy of Mayflies, Hexagenia Limbata, have started their seasonal emergence in lower sections of the LM, PM, Pine and Manistee rivers. We currently have limited weekend and midweek availability. C'mon up and let the river put a hex on you! 231-266-6014