ADVERTISEMENTS

Ogemaw County is located in the northeastern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and boasts many scenic features including woodlands, lakes and rivers, including the Rifle River, which along with its convenient location make it a prime region for tourism and recreation.

PRINCIPLE ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS

• Ogemaw County Fair (August)
• Heritage Days and Art Show (July)
• Needlecraft Show (late May/early June)
• Victorian Art Fair (mid-August)
• Rods and Relics Car Show (August)
• Kirtland Warbler Festival (May)
• Winterfest (January)
• West Branch Farmers’ Market (July) and arts and crafts show (June);
• Huron-Manistee National Forest
• Au Sable State Forest
• Rifle River State Recreation Area
• ORV trail network
• 381 miles of rivers and streams; Tittabawassee, Rifle, and Au Gres Rivers
• 99,508 acres of public recreation land
• Snowmobiling (2 trails, 65 miles);
• Numerous inland lakes, including: Sage, Ogemaw, George, Au Sable, Clear, Island, Stylus, Dease, and Cranberry;
• Trout fishing;
• Five public golf courses
• Canoeing & Kayaking.