Fishing
CoolWaters on the Pine River
CoolWaters on the Pine River
Fishing the Pine River and Surrounding Areas
The Pine River is a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream with strains of native Brown Trout. It is a pristine and natural river, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing day of fishing. Opening weekend is usually the last weekend in April.
We have our own river access, ponds for practice that have been stocked with bluegill and bass, and we are close to many other great fishing spots along the river. We are also only ten minutes away from Tippy Dam in Wellston, which offers some great fishing…salmon, steelhead and much more!! Boat Rentals are available at Tippy Dam.
Cadillac, which is only 25 minutes east of CoolWaters on the Pine River Camp, offers 2 great fishing lakes…Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell, both of which are popular fishing destinations. Charter boats, pontoon boats, jet skis are available for rent.
Lake Michigan is only 30 minutes west of CoolWaters on the Pine River Campground and offers nice beaches and some great Fishing. There are many fishing charters in Manistee and we are happy to help you plan a great fishing outing!
We have two ponds that are great to show the kids the basics of fishing. They have been stocked over the years with Bluegill and some Bass. They are great for the kids or just to have a little practice before hitting the river!
Hiking & Biking
SCENIC
There are many great hiking and biking trails in the area, all travel through the scenic Manistee National Forest. Within 30 minutes of Coolwaters Campground are four of Michigans most beautiful hiking and biking trails.
Great Fishing
PINE RIVER
The Pine River is a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream with strains of native Brown Trout. It is a pristine and natural river, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing day of fishing.
Activities
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Northern Michigan is full of outdoor recreation and the Cadillac area is at the heart of it all. There are activities for every season!
Canoeing
PINE RIVER
The Pine River is a beautiful and challenging river. It has one of the fastest flows in all of Michigan and has some exciting small rapids. This makes it a challenging and exciting river to paddle.
PERFECT SPOT
Located right in the thick of it.
Located in the heart of Northern Michigan outdoor activities! We are centrally located 20 minutes from Cadillac, 45 minutes from Traverse City, and only 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. We are surrounded by hundreds of acres of National Forest, packed with great opportunities for Hunting, Fishing, Morel Mushrooms, Hiking & Biking, and relaxing. We welcome Off Road Vehicles, and you can ride from the campground to Lincoln Hills ORV Trail System.
Directions to CoolWaters
- Located 2 miles south of M-55, and 2 miles east of M-37