The focus of this category is on hotels, motels, campgrounds, and other guest accommodations in Gwinn, Michigan.
While the traditional industries of the Upper Peninsula, lumbering and mining, have all but ceased to exist, the UP remains heavily forested, with an abundance of rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. Forsyth Township, and the surrounding area, are largely forested and have miles of high-quality fishing streams, as well as rivers and lakes for canoeing and kayaking. Much of the township's mixed-age forest is owned by the state, and managed for timber and wildlife production, while many parcels are enrolled in the Commercial Forest Acts, and are available to the public for recreational purposes, including hunting and other outdoor recreation activities.
Hiking, biking, and ATV use are popular sports in the spring, summer, and fall, and the winter brings opportunities for skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Regional trail networks facilitating these activities include the Iron Ore Heritage Trail and the Noquemanon Trail Network, and the Sands/Gwinn Trail connects Gwinn to the DNR trails at Blueberry Ridge in Sands Township, as well as the community of Sawyer. These activities bring visitors to Gwinn.
There are also historic mining sites in the area, many of them near recreational lands in the township, and people often come to visit these sites. Much of Gwinn itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which brings people to Gwinn as a destination.
Gwinn is a small community with very little industry and a few commercial businesses that meet the needs of local residents, visitors, and passersby, but the town is home to some guest lodging facilities, which are the focus of this category. Online resources representing hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals, RV parks, campgrounds, and other guest accommodations in Gwinn, Michigan are appropriate for this category.
 
 
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Featuring year-round rental cabins on the shore of Big Shag Lake, the family-owned vacation facilities offer opportunities for fishing, boating, and access to several off-road trails. Included are four remodeled two-bedroom cottages that include a full kitchen, gas and charcoal grills, air-conditioning and gas heat, a living area with cable television, free WiFi access, and a three-quarter bath with towels. Pet-friendly policies are available in two cabins, with directions, and online bookings.
http://co-zcottages.com/
Originally known as Queens Cottages, the rental cabins were established in the 1960s. Sitting on the shores of Big Shag Lake, boats are provided for guests to enjoy themselves on the 194-acre spring-fed lake. Each of its five cottages is highlighted, with photos, descriptions, and online booking availability. A list of area attractions, promotional offers, and packages are presented, and a gallery of photographs shows interiors and exterior views.
https://www.elementalresort.com/
The private, family-owned campground includes an on-site party store, showers, laundromat, canoes, kayaks, boats, and other features, including full 20/30/50 amp water and electric hookup sites, as well as tent sites, and cabins. A full list of amenities is posted on the site, the campground rules are displayed, along with daily and monthly rates. Its location is shown on a map, and a gallery of photographs is included. A profile of the grounds and online bookings are available.
https://www.horseshoelakecampgrounds.com/
Under the same ownership for more than twenty years, the owners live on the site and are available to handle any guest needs. Situated on Johnson Lake, two kayaks and a rowboat are provided at each of its cabins, for use free of charge, and campfire wood is available for sale. One cabin is a one-bedroom facility, able to sleep four, while the other is a two-bedroom cabin able to sleep six. Photographs, a list of amenities, and online bookings are available, and contacts are provided.
http://johnsonlakecottages.com/
Situated in the New Swanzy community, which is part of the Gwinn, Michigan CDP, the hotel features sixteen rooms with two full-sized beds in each, one room with a king-sized bed, and a two-room apartment with a king-sized bed, sofa sleeper, and kitchenette. Its address, a map, reservation telephone number, and a contact form are posted, along with a list of amenities, discounts for direct bookings, and information about recreational opportunities in the area.
https://modeltowneinn.com/