Welcome to Indian River Michigan

In the Heart of Northern Michigan on the  Inland Waterway

Indian River is at the center of all that makes Northern Michigan a treasured vacation destination and place to call home. Indian River, named after the river which flows through it, is nestled between Burt Lake and Mullett Lake along the 40 mile long Inland Waterway. Conveniently located off I-75, 25 miles south of the Mackinaw Bridge, Indian River is a place that visitors of all ages find many pleasures to enjoy during any season of the year.

Truly Nature’s Mecca, Indian River is the ideal location to boat, fish, hunt, camp, bike, golf, kayak, canoe, raft, tube, stand up paddle board, sail, snowmobile, ORV, Motorcycle, ski, bird watch, mushroom hunt, hike, skate, dine, and shop. By water or by land, quiet sport or motor, fun with nature is certain with so many activities available to you.  Visit our Things to Do Page for ideas on what to do while visiting Indian River on your Pure Michigan getaway vacation. We have several events throughout various times the year, our two big events are Summerfest the 3rd week in July and Winterfest the Second Weekend in January. For schedule of these events please visit our Summerfest Page and Winterfest Page 

While in Indian River, we offer accommodations of all types. Enjoy your perfect dining experience at our many Restaurants and Pubs/Bars. Spend your day Shopping with our downtown retailers. Visit our online Member Directory to search local businesses – click here.

Thinking of moving to Indian River? We have relocation information to make it easy for you. If you already live here, why not consider  joining the Indian River
Resort Region Chamber of Commerce.

We hope you enjoy your Michigan Vacation Getaway in our beautiful Northern Michigan community where all trails lead to Indian River! Call us at 231-238-9325 or  Click here to visit our Contact page.