Local Area Recreation Near Gaylord South / Bradford Lake KOA Holiday

Up North Michigan is well known as a wonderful summertime getaway! Enjoy great fishing and boating on our area lakes, hiking and biking nearby, bring your ATV and ride the hundreds of miles of OTR trails, and sneak into Grayling or Gaylord for some great shopping and dining!  Let us be your base camp for Alpenfest in Gaylord or the AuSable River Fest featuring the Canoe Marathon in Grayling.  Both events occur in July - come and experience the fun!

ORV/ATV Trails

ORV/ATV Trails

Bradford Lake KOA sits adjacent to miles upon miles of ORV trails, including the 29-mile Frederic Loop ORV Trail system. The Frederic trail system connects into the Kalkaska system that boasts more than 100 miles available to riders.  ORV's can also ride on the shoulder of many county roads.  ORV license required.  Click for Handbook for MI Off-Road Vehicle Laws.

Crawford County Trail System

Crawford County, MI 49738

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Biking

Biking

Biking your thing? Located between Grayling and Gaylord, we have lots of options!  Head south to Grayling where there are a variety of trails including the Grayling Bicycle Turnpike, single-track trails at Hanson Hills Recreation Area, or three loops for the novice/intermediate biker at Wakely Lake.  You can also hit the trail straight from the campground and head north a couple miles to Waters and jump on the North Central State Trail which goes from Waters to Mackinaw City.

11687 Headwaters Court

Frederic, MI 49733

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Elk Viewing

Elk Viewing

Check out Gaylord's very own elk herd right from the comfort of your car! The city of Gaylord maintains a herd of about 40 elk, which roam 108 acres.

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Golf

Golf

Gaylord is known as "Golf Mecca" and for good reason! With 17 courses, and 297 holes, the golf lover is sure to find themselves in paradise.

Gaylord, MI 49735

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Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing

Some of the best trout fishing east of the Mississippi River are on the AuSable River and Manistee River.  Each river offers brook, brown, and rainbow trout.  Hatch activity generally begins in early March and culminates with the Hex hatch, which is the big Michigan mayfly.  The sunny days of August bring grasshoppers, ants, and crickets.  Come enjoy the warm days and cool nights of Up North Michigan fishing. Click for the MI Fishing Regulations.

AuSable River

Manistee River

Crawford County, MI 49738

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Disc Golf

Disc Golf

Challenging disc golf courses are just a few miles away at the Hanson Hills Recreational Area.  They have a 18-hole course, the Pine Knoll Course, that is relatively flat and has a walking distance of 1.25 miles and a 24-hole course, the PDGA Course or Hill Course, where the terrain is a little hilly and it has a walking distance of 2 miles. A suggested donation of $2 is requested.

7601 Old Lake Road

Grayling, MI 49738

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Skateboarding

Skateboarding

The Grayling Skate Park is a 20,000 sq. ft. cement park that welcomes those who skate, rollerblade, or love to ride their BMX bikes!  It is generally open from daylight to 11:00pm.

5761 W. North Down River Road

Grayling, MI 49738

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