Newaygo Area Information

Poco Casa Hess Lake Charmer Buckeye Breeze

Green Hotel Hess Lake Vacation Rentals is going “green”. We support Eco-Tourism and a sustainable world by using non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services at our vacation rentals.
Our efforts

About Us:
We provide quality; yet affordable, four seasons, recreation cottage rentals, hunting and fishing cabins on Hess Lake, Muskegon River and surrounding water ways.

We are children and pet friendly and we will make your stay a pleasant one. Do you have a special request? Just ask, we will make every attempt to honor it.

Whether your interests are boating, sea-dooing, hunting (deer, turkey, waterfowl) fishing ( pan fish, steel head or salmon) golfing, snowmobiling or skiing, or viewing Newaygo's "Points of Interest", we have the accommodations to suit your needs.

Newaygo features many local area restaurants, bars and taverns, pizza and Itailian, the choice is up to you, view a complete list.

Want to shoot around of golf? View our list of area golf courses, par 3's and minuture golf.

Guided Fishing Tours

Are you seeking a qualified fishing guide for salmon, trout, steel head or even a Lake Michigan charter? Visit our Guides Charters and Outfitters section for a complete list of Muskegon River or Lake Michigan charter guides. We can accommodate large groups or individuals for full or half day trips. The fly fishing is fantastic in Newaygo.

Download your free Newaygo Tarvel Guide

Coming Attractions:

Newaygo Days 2008

The following are happenings on Hess Lake

June 27-July 6 Decorate Your Cottage
July 4 Ring Of Fire and Fireworks
July 5 Sailboat Race
July 19 "Son of Sailor" 10K Walk/Run
August 2 Kayak/Paddleboat Race

Fishing Calendar:
Fall Steelhead – November, December
Winter Steelhead - Dec, Jan, Feb, March

Fishing Reports

For a list of more Festivals, events and dates, click Festivals!

Newaygo Winter Is A Blast

Newaygo is a four-season retreat, which makes for diverse winter recreational opportunities. No place puts out the winter white carpet like Michigan. Come play in the Midwest's best snow!

For those looking to relax or getaway, Newaygo is home to an assortment of shops and restaurants that offer the perfect remedy to rejuvenate and refresh the mind, body and spirit. The possibilities are endless, the fun nonstop-Michigan, Great Lakes, Great Times!

About Hess Lake:
Hess Lake is an all-sports lake with a perimeter of 5.75 miles, consisting of 755 acres with a maximum dept of 28 feet. Major game fish include blue gill, speckled bass (crappie) Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.

About Newaygo County:
Newaygo County has over 230 natural lakes and 350 miles of rivers and streams, 2 huge dams remain, Croton and Hardy. Hardy is the largest earthen dam East of the Mississippi. The Muskegon River continues to be the main attraction for summer cottage residents and fisherman, who find it nearly the best source for steel head in the spring and salmon in the fall, anywhere in Michigan. Camping at one of many rustic or modern Newaygo campgrounds is also a great adventure. Tubing and canoing on the river are summertime favorites. Hunting, snowmobiling and cross country skiing are wintertime favorites, with over half the county (100,000 acres) contained in the Manistee National Forest.

Nearby Attractions:
There are many attractions you may find of interest within an hours drive. These include the JJ Ranch and indoor water park (Rothbury) Dune rides on the shores of Lake Michigan (Hart), Lake Michigan ( Hart or Muskegon) high speed ferry service (Lake Express) to (Milwaukee and Muskegon) Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park (Muskegon) Little River Casino (Manistee) Big Air Motor Cross (Newaygo), Dan Raymond Park in Newaygo (Motorcycle hill climb)