Recreation in Newaygo Send Page To a Friend
Newaygo County provides 234 natural lakes and ponds, 356 miles of rivers and streams and 349,132 acres of forest land. Newaygo being situated in the wooded river valley of Newaygo County has something to offer to everyone during the four seasons. Come Explore Newaygo Year 'round.
Spring:
In the spring you can enjoy strolling down the streets of Newaygo to enjoy the several antique shops, various merchants and the strip malls uptown Newaygo. If you enjoy the outdoors, the surroundings are refreshed. The fishermen dust off their tackle boxes and open up their fishing boats. You're sure to catch a drift boat along the river as you drive through town. This is a wonderful time to visit the Riverfront Park with fishing piers, playground equipment, river walkways, picnic tables, and cooking grills for your enjoyment. While walking or bicycling the river walkways, you will come upon the museum. The museum will show the history of the logging town, Newaygo. The nature trails feature trees in bloom and plants, flowers and shrubs begin waking after their winter rest. And if you're lucky you can spot a whole group of mushrooms.
Summer:
The summer begins with the annual Memorial Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Show in Brooks Park downtown Newaygo. The Muskegon River provides a soothing current for rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing. The Hardy Pond and Croton Pond become revitalized with boaters, fishermen, jet skis, and swimmers. The river front cottages fill up with outdoor enthusiasts. Golfers can choose from six different courses in the area from family-oriented par-three courses to challenging and scenic fairways. The campgrounds burst with excited campers enjoying the outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. During the week of the 4th of July, Newaygo celebrates with its annual 4th of July Celebration.
Fall:
The end of summer and beginning of fall is marked by the Labor  Day Logging Festival. The festival celebrates the logging history of Newaygo, since Newaygo was built on the logging industry. The colors of the fall are exceptionally beautiful through the wooded river valley. Hikers take advantage of the final hiking days of the season. The hunters fill the woods trying to bring home the trophy. The fishermen get their boats in the water as much as possible during the last of the warm weather. Canoes, rafts, and kayaks can still be seen on the river taking in the beautiful colors. The sunsets seem more intense over Croton and Hardy Ponds during the evenings of the fall.
Winter:
You will surely witness Newaygo come alive in the winter. Newaygo  provides a winter wonderland to winter enthusiasts of all kinds. During the Holidays, the merchants organize a Christmas walk with the lighting of the "Tree of Hope", sleigh rides, and the roasting of chestnuts. Miles and miles of groomed trails provide snowmobiles with a nearly endless route. Groomed trails begin in Newaygo at the Sports Park along M-37. Cross country skiing and snow shoeing are also a common past time in the Manistee National Forest. In January, the community participates in the "Winter Fest" on Hess Lake. If you enjoy ice fishing, you're sure to be able to find contentment with one of the counties 234 lakes and ponds.
Newaygo is certainly a town for all seasons. We look forward to seeing you soon! "After all, when you remember a place in time, you remember the "feel" of the day, the sense of calm, and the kindness of the people."
Looking for Public campgrounds (for a list of private campgrounds click here)
• County Parks: (231) 689-7200
• State Parks: (800) 447-2757
• Benton Lake US Forest (800) 282-8730
Looking for Charter Fishing Trips:
• Riverside Outfitters LLC
• Hat trick Charters
Looking for Canoes, Kayaks, Rafts, or Boats:
• American Anchor
• Powers Outdoors
• Wisner Canoes
    
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