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Grayling Visitors BureauLodging and Local Attractions |
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Thousands of acres of state land and miles of groomed trails are made for winter fun in the Grayling area. With easy access from I-75, U.S.127 and M-72, and ample lodging facilities that offer direct trail access or other special amenities, Grayling has become a favorite with snowmobilers. In addition to the hundreds of miles of groomed trails in the county, relatively new to the area is a through-town trail connecting the areas north and south of Grayling. Sign up for current trail condition emails at our "Contact Us" section.
The Grayling area offers miles of exceptionally well-groomed cross country ski trails for the novice to the expert, and ungroomed, pristine trails for snowshoeing or back-country skiing.
The world famous AuSable and Manistee Rivers have no rocks or rapids, a slow current and crystal clear water. Canoeing or kayaking through beautiful forests of pine, birch and cedar on rivers designed for beginners, couples, families or large groups is the ideal way to enjoy a warm summer day or to view magnificent fall color.
Fly Fishing: Crawford County has over one hundred miles of cool, crystal clear streams to explore, among them the AuSable and Manistee Rivers, premier world-famous trout streams.
Lake Fishing/Ice Fishing: The Grayling area has numerous lakes that offer a variety of fresh water fish. For ice fishing, multiple lakes have quality ice.
A variety of terrain and numerous scenic trails for the novice to expert rider are making Crawford County an increasingly popular mountain bikers' destination.
Birding is excellent throughout the county because of the heavy and varied forest growth. Our birdwatching page shows known locations where specific species have been spotted. The birds listed are just a sample of what can be seen; many more species live in those areas.
With 70 percent of its' property owned by the state and federal government and open to the public, Crawford County is a hunter's dream. Various types of terrain yield trophy sized bucks, snowshoe hares, squirrels, turkey, grouse, woodcock and waterfowl hunting.
Ride a scenic, wooded trail, perfect for the novice and intermediate ORV’er. Crawford County’s ORV trail system is approximately 26 miles long and begins at the Blue Bear parking lot, four miles west of Grayling on M72. This trail is windy with a lot of curves but not many hills. It has some sugar sand and some hard pack. For ORV/ATV regulations, please visit the Department of Natural Resources website at www.michigan.gov/dnr under "Recreation & Camping".