The Old Log Resort

Front desk was very polite and efficient and we left maybe 5 minutes after that. They already had all the gear packed up and ready so there was no wait time for that. The driver/​owner (I believe Mike) was talkative and interactive which was a nice touch! My family and I have been using them for years, even with the new owners, still great service and we’ll be coming back again and again!

Excellent!!! Cozy, Clean cabin!!! Staff and Owners were very nice and helpful. We had the nicest time imaginable. What a perfect place will defiantly return many, many times.

I made the trip up here with a large group about a month ago for a camping and canoeing trip and it was just what the doctor ordered for old Detroit-​weary me.
The rate was very reasonable, though we came a bit before the start of the busy season, and I’m not sure how much of what I paid went to the group and how much went to Old Log Resort.
It’s not the biggest campground, but I liked that there were some spots back in the cut, nestled amongst the woods, for me to pitch my tent away from the pick-​ups and RVs.
It’s right off the road, and they could really use a bigger, easier-​to-​spot sign. It would have been easy to pass by were I not with a veteran of the place. There’s a nice big campfire pit, and a cozy clubhouse with a wood-​burning stove and nice varnished picnic tables. Definite pluses on what was a chilly, sometimes damp weekend. There’s a big swampy pond near the campfire pit from which a symphony of frogs held court. Some people might have been annoyed by this, but I enjoyed it. And like I said, my tent site was a bit back in the cut. They have several cabins too. Our second night there it snowed some, and I looked into getting one, as some in our group hightailed it out of there. $ 35 a night ain’t too bad, but I passed.
They have an awesome old school bus for the canoe trips on the Muskegon River. They drive you upriver and meet you when you make it back. We had a choice between a 3 and a 6 hour trip. I went with the 3 hour, as the weather wasn’t all that. Glad I did, as my partner in paddling and I got rained on some. Fortunately I had my bright yellow raincoat, and 2 employees were right there to meet us when we got back. And boy, did that clubhouse feel warm and inviting then.
«Authentic Up North Adventure» is what the Old Log Resort hoodies promise, and that’s just what I got. Some might say a little too authentic, but that kind of roughing it was just what I needed. The group I went with does an autumn expedition as well, and I might go back for that one of these years. Canoeing and autumn leaves sounds pretty awesome.

Nothing finishes off a camping trip up north like a chill canoe ride on a bright sunny day! The boyfriend and I happened upon this place on the way back from Manistee, and we decided that a canoe journey would be a perfect ending to our mini-​vacation. Old Log looked as good as any other place that rented out canoes so after a quick turn around on the state highway, we pulled in here. Canoe rentals start at $ 35 for 2.5 hours and go up from there. The owner, a former Detroiter, gave us the basic safety spiel, took us to the drop off point and sent us along our way to canoe the Muskegon river. We had a blast, and so did the dogs! Dharma, my pup, had to do the «I’m the king of the world» bit as she put her front paws up on the bow and stood there for a good 40 minutes! Upon our return, we got to check out the campgrounds, which consist a few tent sites and a number of mini-​cabins. Immediately, this place when on my future to-​camp list. Honestly, I cannot wait to return. They also offer kayaks and guided overnight canoeing trips. Just remember your sunblock (I have learned my lesson the hard way) and you camera to capture some great memories!