Curtis, Michigan Lake Home and Cabin Living

Curtis, Michigan

Curtis Michigan is surroundedby the three beautiful Manistique Lakes - the largest lake complex in the UpperPeninsula! Large groups, families, and couples will enjoy ourwaterfront village atmosphere. We have everything in one area to fulfill all ofyour residential and vacation home needs! Lodging, restaurants, lounges /taverns, recreational rental facilities, 3 area golf courses, greatentertainment, the Erickson Art Center, gift shops, antique shops, attractions,floral shops, gas & grocery stores, and more! Curtis is a one of a kindUpper Peninsula village bordered by Big Manistique Lake, South Manistique Lakeand North Manistique Lake!

With over 20,000 acres of water to enjoy, there is no end to the year-round funin Curtis Michigan. Along with the lake complex, Curtis also has MilakokiaLake, Lake Ann Louise, Millecoquins Lake, the Manistique River (that runsthrough the Seney Wildlife Refuge), The Fox River, the historic Two HeartedRiver (made famous by Hemingway), and the Tahquamenon River. This river leadsto the famous Tahquamenon Falls, which are the largest waterfalls east of theMississippi. 

The Lakes provide a variety of cool water fish whichinclude: Muskie up to 40 lbs., Northern Pike, Walleye, Large and Small mouthBass, Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish, Rock Bass, and Bullheads. The rivers andstreams provide Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Steelhead Trout, plus great smeltruns in the spring.

Ice forms in early December and provides a greatsource for cold weather sports activities from late December until spring breakin mid April. The last Saturday in April brings the opening of Trout season andthe Smelt runs.

Most of the waters are 30 ft. or less, sotemperatures warm early and are very pleasant for swimming, water skiing andother activities. Boats, motors, jet skis, pontoon and paddleboats are the mostpopular mode of transportation in our area!

Great annual events abound in Curtis Michigan! Families live in Curtis Michigan for the variety of activities thatnature and area businesses have to offer! Over 16,000 visitors gather for the "Biggest Little Town Parade inMichigan" IndependenceDay Celebration and fireworks each 4^th ofJuly. The annually Art on the Lake is held on the Saturday of Labor DayWeekend.  Residents can participateor enjoy music, art, photography, silent auctions, food and more! The annualWine and Cheese tasting fundraiser is held in July – great fun andentertainment for those over 18yrs of age. Oktoberfest is an all day event witha beer tent, German inspired food and entertainment. The Curtis Winter Carnivalhas a chili Cook-off Fish Coop, food booths, ice golf, fireworks, and muchmore.  Live in a community thatkeeps busy by the lake!

The attractions around the Curtis Michigan area are plentiful. Points ofinterest include the Tahquamenon Falls, Big Springs, the Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Garlyn Zoo, The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Oswald’sBear Ranch, and the Great lakes Shipwreck Museum just to name a few.

Curtis Area Chamber ofCommerce grooms and maintains 140 miles of snowmobile trails. They branch outin every direction and connect with the myriad of trails that total 2,500 milesin the State of Michigan Trail System. Snowmobiling in Curtis Michigan - the gateway to your dreamsnowmobiling adventure! We are conveniently centered in the Upper Peninsula andwelcome you to become a part of our community and experience the best!

“SnowGoer Magazinevoted the Upper Peninsula the Best Overall Snowmobiling Area, Most Challenging,Most Scenic, and Best Powder Riding in the United States!”

Residents of Curtis find relaxation, entertainment, excitement, and attractionsyear-round. Consider becoming a member of our Unique Waterfront Village locatedin Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula!