Things To Do
A secluded lakefront setting with easy access to year-round Upper Peninsula adventure.
Lake Life on Chicaugon
Step off the dock into 1,100 acres of pristine lake. The lodge sits directly on Chicaugon Lake with a hard-bottom shallow beach, large dock, and included watercraft — canoe, two kayaks, and two paddleboards ready to go.
Bring your own boat or PWC — the dock can handle it. A public boat launch is about 2 miles away for easy launches.
On-site Boat launch ~2 milesGolf at Young's Course
Young's Golf Course is one of the closest tee times you'll find from a rental property in the UP — just 8 minutes by car, or a quick boat ride across the lake. A perfect morning round before afternoon on the water.
~8 min by car ~5 min by boatFishing & River Access
Chicaugon Lake is a well-known fishing lake — cast from the dock or take a boat out for walleye, bass, and northern pike. The Brule and Paint River systems are just 10–15 minutes away for stream fishing, kayaking, or simply exploring some of the most beautiful river scenery in the Upper Peninsula.
Lake: On-site Brule & Paint Rivers: ~10–15 minHunting & Color Season
Fall in the Upper Peninsula is something special. The lodge makes an ideal basecamp for hunting groups — with easy access to the surrounding lands — and for leaf-peeping groups looking to take in Michigan's famous fall color season. River access nearby adds paddling to the mix.
Fall color: October peak River access: ~10–15 minSki Brule
Ski Brule is one of Michigan's top ski resorts — and it's just 12–15 minutes from Deepwater Lodge. Spend the day on the slopes, then come back to the lodge for a hot meal, the fireplace, and a round of shuffleboard.
The lodge is one of the best-positioned properties in the area for ski groups who want real space to come home to.
~12–15 min driveSnowmobile Trails
The lodge sits with direct access to Michigan's snowmobile trail network. Load up your sleds, gear up at the lodge, and head out straight from the property into hundreds of miles of groomed Upper Peninsula trails.
Direct trail accessNearby Highlights
1,100-acre recreational lake. Swimming, fishing, paddling, boating.
Great course minutes from the lodge or across the lake by boat.
One of Michigan's top ski and snowboard destinations.
Access Michigan's groomed UP trail network directly from the property.
Fishing, paddling, and beautiful river scenery.
Easy launch for trailered boats and watercraft.
Jay & Mike's Local Picks
Favorite restaurants, bait shops, river access points, scenic drives, grocery stops, emergency resources, and local spots near Deepwater Lodge — curated by the owners.
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