Ogemaw County offers a variety of attractions and entertainment for all types. Located along I-75, West Branch has outlet stores, creative outlets, healthcare facilities, and a variety of family friendly entertainment typical of a rural hub. The northeast side of Ogemaw County is home to Rifle River Recreation Area, with miles of scenic trails, opportunities for boating, paddling, and fishing, and incredible camping. These attractions—along with Ogemaw Hills Pathway for hiking and Cross-Country Skiing, local wineries, and endless ORV/ATV and Snowmobiling trails make Ogemaw County a highlight!
Get to Know the Communities: Overview
- Rose City/Lupton
- Skidway Lake
- West Branch
- Ogemaw County
Area Attractions
- Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground
- Irons Park (sledding, playground, ball courts, tennis, ballfields, picnic area, river)
- Island Lake Campground, Huron National Forest
- Ogemaw County Genealogical & Historical Society Museum
- Ogemaw County Fall Color Tour
- Ogemaw County Quilt Trail
- Ogemaw Hills Pathway (A)
- Ogemaw Hills Pathway (B)
- Ogemaw Nature Park
- Ogemaw Springs
- Ogemaw State Forest Camping Areas
- Ogemaw Trails: Driving Tours (Historical)
- Rifle River Recreation Area
- Rose Valley Winery
- Skidway Lake DNR Site
- Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail
- Valley Mist Vineyards
- Valley Mist Vineyeards Tasting Room
- West Branch Outlet Stores
- YMCA Camp Timbers
Entertainment
- Arts & Culture
- Enjoy the Outdoors
- Hiking, biking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, paddling, boating, ORV/ATV riding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, etc. See "Area Attractions" and "Outdoors"
- Irons Park (sledding, playground, tennis, ball courts, river, picnic area)
- Lakes (fishing, boating, paddling)
- Ogemaw Sport and Trail Center (motorcross, ATV, ORV trail riding)
- Ogemaw Hills Sportsmen Association
- Rifle Creek Archery Park
- West Branch Area Outdoor Recreation
- West Branch Disc Golf
- Golf
- Shopping
- Antique Village at Ogemaw County Fair
- First Fitness - West Branch
- Hi-Skore Lanes (bowling)
- Indian Village Adventure Golf
- Ogemaw County Fair
- Ogemaw Lanes (bowling)
- Paul's Skate Place
- Rose Valley Winery & Wine Tasting
- Vault 302 Presents Relics and Rareties (Comic Bookstore)
- West Branch Cinema 3
Food & Beverage
Places to Stay
Campgrounds
Please see "Camping" under #OptOutside Summer Activities
#OptOutside Summer Activities
Camping
- Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground
- Beaver Trail Campground
- Huron National Forest Campgrounds
- Ogemaw County Fairground Campground
- Ogemaw Sport and Trail Center - Camping
- Ogemaw State Forest Area Campgrounds
- Rifle River Recreation Area
- Warbler's Cove Campground
- West Branch Area Campgrounds
- West Branch RV Park
Outdoor Gear and Outfitters
- Lake Ogemaw Marina
- Pontoon Rentals, Boat Sales, Used Boats
- North Country Outfitters
- Guns, Archery, Shooting Supplies
- Terry's Gun Shop
- Ultimate Archery and Outdoors
- Wild Skies Outfitting
- Hunting Guides
Buy MINE Local
Businesses with locally (NE Michigan) produced products:
- Aqua Cycle
- Britt Family Pure Maple Syrup
- Colonial Village Bakery
- Cottage Vision Designs
- Crafts Emporium
- Delaney's Wood Fired Maple Syrup
- Fourth Street Shop & Art Gallery
- Michigan Bark Products
- M&I Graphics and Promotions
- Moonlight Graphics
- Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Festival
- R&J Screenprinting & Embroidery
- Rose Tool & Die
- Ultimate Casting & Machine
- West Branch Creative Arts Association
- West Branch Greenhouse and Flower Shop
- Whispering Pine Studio
- Woody's Traction
Get Connected
Rose City/Lupton (also see West Branch)
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- Get Connected
Skidway Lake
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- Get Connected
West Branch
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- West Branch Area Volunteer Opportunities
- West Branch Chamber Clubs & Service Organizations
- West Branch Chamber Non-Profits
- West Branch Non-Profits & Charities
- Claws & Paws Rescue
- Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department
- Compassus
- D&R Acres Hobby and Rescue Farm
- Food Banks in Ogemaw County
- Heartland Hospice
- Huron-Manistee National Forest
- Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Festival Volunteer Opportunities
- Ogemaw Commission on Aging
- Ogemaw Conservation District
- Ogemaw County Community Fellowship Food Pantry
- Ogemaw County Humane Society
- Ogemaw Habitat for Humanity
- St. Vincent de Paul's of West Branch
- West Branch District Library
- West Branch Little League
- West Branch Michigan Family History Center
- West Branch Rose City Area Schools
- YMCA Camp Timbers 2nd Saturdays
- Get Connected
- West Branch Chamber Clubs & Service Organizations
- Clear Lake, West Branch Facebook Group
- Life Groups at Faith Alive Church
- Ogemaw County 4-H
- Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club
- Ogemaw Hills Sportsmen Association
- Optimist Club of West Branch
- Positively West Branch Facebook Group
- West Branch Dart League
- West Branch Eagles
- West Branch Lions Club
- West Branch Michigan Marketplace Facebook Group
- West Branch, MI Yard Sale Facebook Group
- West Branch Rec Center
- What's Up in Rose City, West Branch, Lupton, Skidway Lake Facebook Group
Housing
- West Branch Area Real Estate (Chamber Listing)
- White Birch Apartments (West Branch)
- Griffin Place Apartments (West Branch)
- Victorian Trails Apartments (West Branch)
- Southside I & II Apartments (West Branch)
- Houghton Creek Apartments (Rose City)
- Apartments for Rent in Ogemaw County
- Houses for Sale in Ogemaw County
