Enjoy Watersmeet’s Variety302 lakes and 241 miles of trout streams call you toWatersmeet… a true water wonderland. From Watersmeet, theOntonagon River flows north into Lake Superior. TheWisconsin River flows south into the Mississippi River, and thePaint River flows east into Lake Michigan. This is “where thewaters meet.”

Nature has smiled on this area of Michigan’s UpperPeninsula with its beautiful forests of spruce, balsam, maple,birch, and aspen. Your stay here will be highlighted bysightings of white tail deer, American bald eagles, loons, blackbear, coyotes, and even illusive timber wolves and moose.Enjoy our spring-fed lakes, meandering streams and rivers, andeven our secluded waterfalls.

Just as the waters flow in every direction from Watersmeet,so do our snowmobile and ATV trails. Enjoy our fantasticgroomed trails linking with hundreds of miles of trailsthroughout the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin.

Rich in natural, man-made and historical attractions aswell as a variety of great accommodations, Watersmeet is yourgateway to a wonderful and relaxing vacation. We look forwardto your visit with us. You will want to return time after time.Winter Recreation

Forty miles of cross country ski trails weave through theimmediate Watersmeet area. Fifteen miles of these trails aregroomed by Sylvania Outfitters, Inc. by permit with the OttawaNational Forest. Motorized grooming is not permitted in theSylvania Wilderness, but skiers alone keep these trails tracked.Peace and solitude are the result. Skiers throughout theMidwest are attracted to these natural wilderness trails.

Historically, Watersmeet was the railroad hub for theUpper Peninsula. Now it is the snowmobiling hub connectingevery town in the western U.P. with trails in northernWisconsin. Abandoned railroad beds are now snowmobile andATV trails. Our local snowmobile club, The U.P. ThunderRiders does a wonderful job of maintaining our vastsnowmobile trail system.

With snow covering the ground here from November untilApril, winter sports enthusiasts love our magnificent winters.Located about an hour’s drive from several downhill ski hills,we have it all! Snowmobile, ice fish, ski, snowshoe, sled,sightsee, or just relax. Do a little or do a lot. Watersmeet is atrue winter playground with accommodations ranging frommotels, hotels and a casino resortto cabins, cottages and vacationhomes. You’ll long remember thebreathtaking winter scenery andpeacefulness here.

For snowmobile trail conditions in the Watersmeetarea, please call 906-358-9961.

CISCO CHAINof Lakes

OTTAWANational Forest

SYLVANIAWilderness

LAC VIEUX DESERT

Cisco Chain of LakesThe famous Cisco Chain of Lakes has 15 interconnected lakeswith over 270 miles of scenic shoreline. Three of those lakesborder both Michigan and Wisconsin. We invite you to comeenjoy the beautiful scenery and excellent fishing and boating.The Cisco Chain and other area lakes provide great fishing forwalleye, northern, silver and tiger musky, smallmouth andlargemouth bass, trout, cisco, and a variety of panfish includingbluegill, perch and crappie. Thousand Island Lake produced thestate record silver musky. Wildlife abounds on this peacefulchain. Fabulous summer scenery, spectacular fall colors,awesome snowfalls, and spring’s awakening of the northwoodswill bring you back time after time. In any season, resortfacilities range from modest cabins to deluxe homes to suit allvisitors to this scenic area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Ottawa National ForestWatersmeet is located in the center of the Ottawa NationalForest. Opportunities for camping, hiking, canoeing, fishingand hunting are unlimited. National forest campgrounds areavailable in the Watersmeet area for spring, summer and fallcamping. The Ottawa Visitor Center is open to the publicdaily for area visitor information and informative exhibits,interpretative programs and a gift shop.Sylvania Recreation AreaSylvania, once enjoyed by the rich and famous, is nowoperated by the U. S. Forest Service as part of the OttawaNational Forest. A 48-unit campground, information andrecreation station, pavilion with showers, beach and picnic areaand boat landings on Clark, Crooked, and Long Lakesallow you to camp, picnic, hike, or swim and be adjacent to theSylvania Wilderness.

WATERSMEET CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPO Box 593, Watersmeet, Michigan 49969

906-358-9961www.watersmeet.org

E-mail: visit@watersmeet.org

Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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Sylvania WildernessLeave your motors and wheels behind and enjoy the solitude ofthis fantastic 19,000-acre wilderness area. Many of the lakesare connected by portages, and campsites have beenestablished. Known for its virgin forests and pristine lakes,Sylvania has special rules and regulations in place to protect itsfragile environment. The hiking trails and forests are great forexploring. Enjoy fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing andsnowshoeing. Sylvania is Mother Nature’s year-aroundplayground.Lac Vieux DesertLac Vieux Desert is the headwaters of the Wisconsin River andproud home of the world record tiger musky. This beautiful4,200-acre boundary lake is nestled between the Ottawa andNicolet National Forests. Both Michigan and Wisconsinlicenses are legal here. Anglers return year after year to fish forboth silver and tiger musky, walleye, northern pike, small andlargemouth bass and panfish. Watersports, hunting, wintersports, good times and relaxation are right at your doorstepwhen you visit Lac Vieux Desert. Year-round accommodationsvary from camping to housekeeping cabins to deluxeAmerican plan resorts.

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