Directions to Downtown Newaygo
Take US-131 north to exit 118(Howard City/Newaygo)
Turn left on M-82 and drive west approx. 15 miles to the traffic light.
Turn right on M-37 and drive north approx. 3-4 miles to Downtown area.

Directions to Croton Dam launch
Take US-131 north to exit 118(Howard City/Newaygo)
Turn left on M-82 and drive west 6 miles to Elm St.(by Furgesons Store)
Turn right (north) on Elm St. and drive until it dead ends into Croton Rd.
Turn left on Croton Rd. and drive around the corner and over the bridge.
Turn left immediately after the bridge at the Croton Dam boat launch.

Directions to Pine St. launch
Take US-131 north to exit 118(Howard City/Newaygo)
Turn left on M-82 and drive west 6 miles to Elm St.(by Furgesons Store)
Turn right (north) on Elm St. and drive until it dead ends into Croton Rd.
Turn left on Croton Rd. and drive around the corner and over the bridge.
Continue on Croton for another mile or so and turn left on Pine St.
Take Pine St. until it ends and turn left at the public access sign.

Directions to Henning Park launch
Take US-131 north to exit 118(Howard City/Newaygo)
Turn left on M-82 and drive west 6 miles to Elm St.(by Furgesons Store)
Turn right (north) on Elm St. and drive until it dead ends into Croton Rd.
Turn left on Croton Rd. and drive around the corner and over the bridge.
Continue on Croton for another 7 miles approx. and turn left at the Henning Park sign.

Directions to Thornapple launch
Take US-131 north to exit 118(Howard City/Newaygo)
Turn left on M-82 and drive west approx. 10 miles to Thornapple Rd.
Turn right (north) on Thornapple Rd. and drive to the bottom of the hill.
Just before the pavement ends turn left at the public access sign and drive to the parking area near the launch site.

Directions to US-131/M-82 carpool
Take US-131 north to exit 118(Howard City/Newaygo)
Turn left on M-82 and drive west over the bridge.
Turn left into the carpool lot.

Here are a few recommended places to stay while fishing the Muskegon River:

Logan’s Run : Muskegon River Cabin Rental - A very clean and charming cottage along the banks of the Muskegon River. Visit their website for more details Logan’s Run : Muskegon River Cabin Rental or call them at 616-485-4501

La Belle de la Riviere - A unique vintage style Bed & Breakfast in the heart of downtown Newaygo. Visit their website for more details http://www.newaygobb.com/index.html or call them at 231-652-1093

Croton Shores Cottage - Very nice 3 bedroom cottage on Croton Pond, just minutes from the Croton Dam (one of our primary Muskegon River access sites). Visit their website for more details http://www.mendis.com/cottage/index.htm or call them at 231-652-7893

Riverside Resort - Basic and affordable lodging near Croton Dam, the uppermost launch on the Muskegon River Tailwater. Phone 231-652-1292

Cronk's Oakridge Motel - Basic and affordable hotel style lodging in Newaygo, close to many restaurants, shops, and other facilities. Phone 231-652-1288

Treehouse Bed & Breakfast - Phone 231-652-1785

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