Whether you are a novice or pro snowmobiler, visiting the Upper Peninsula during the winter is a MUST! Snowmobilers converge on the U.P. every winter do to the massive amounts of snow, over 200 inches in some areas, and because the entire U.P caters to snowmobilers and snowmobiles. You will find snowmobile friendly hotels which are located either directly on the trails or have made access trails to the main trails all of the Upper Peninsula. There are some things that should be done before coming to Michigan. You will need to purchase a Michigan trail permit which can be done online and you will want to find a snowmobile friendly hotel to stay at. In the winter there are normally more snowmobiles in the hotel parking lots than there are cars. If you don’t have a sled or a trailer you can also rent one from area businesses. Below is a list of resources for you to start planning your trip:
Real time snow depths:
Snowmobile-friendly hotels:
Detailed list of Snowmobile Friendly hotels:
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Hotel
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Location
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Description
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Econo Lodge
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2050 US 41 South 906-225-1305 |
Can go 250 Miles Either Way On Snowmobile Trail Overlooking Beautiful Lake Superior Air Conditioning, Lake view Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Meeting Room Available |
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Holiday Inn
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1951 US 41 West 906-225-1351 |
Marquette’s largest indoor pool and whirlpool sauna and exercise facility. Featuring My Place restaurant and lounge with Daily Specials. |
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Travelodge of Marquette |
1010 M-28 East
Harvey, MI 49855 906-249-1712 |
All season motel offering truck parking and winter plug-ins. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Incoming fax service and weekday newspaper. Children under 17 stay free. Indoor pool, whirlpool. V/MC/AE/DC/D/CB. |
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Best Western Country Inn
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Country Village 906-485-6345 |
On the trail, low rates, 500+ miles of trails, rentals available, gas, oil and parts, restaurants |
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Jasper Ridge Inn
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Country Village 1-866-875-4312 |
On the trail, low rates, 500+ miles of trails, rentals available, gas, oil and parts, restaurants |
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Triangle Motel
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US-41 West 906-485-5537 |
Color Cable TV, Room phones, individual heating, free continental breakfast, kitchenettes, special rates, trail access, 29 units, member MSA |
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Quartz Mountain Inn
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Box 373 906-346-4854 |
Direct Dial Phones, Trailer Parking, 20 Rooms & 6 Apartments, Newly Remodeled, 72 Channel Color TV, Free Hot Buffet Style BreakfastOn Snowmobile Spur |
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Northern Lights Lakeside Resort
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Box 373 906-346-4854 |
Modern, Clean, Comfortable, 2-4 bedroom, fully equipped cabins, cable TV, direct trail access with trailer parking, centrally located in the UP |
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Tower Vacation Homes
Condo Style Townhouses |
400 M-94 906-346-7911 |
Units feature 2 or 3 bedrooms, sleeps up to 9 (cribs available), full kitchen includes: pots, pans, dishes, dishwasher, stove & refrigerator. Full basement with washer & dryer. |
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Red Fox Inn
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800 E. M-94 1-866-369-0096 GPS |
Featuring Tailwinds Grill & Bar Singles start $39, full cooking available, DNR trail head, Trail 8, large parking lot, 1,2,4 bedroom suites, continental breakfast, trail permits, MSA member |
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Maple Ridge Resort
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All Season, All Sport, Year Round Resort. Easy access to reails, Heated pole barn for repairs, 2 bedroom housekeeping and Recreational apartments. 3 Night minimum stay. |
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Big Bay Motel
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96 Bensinger (County Road 550) Big Bay, MI 49808 906-345-9444 |
Our 12 Unit hotel is conveniently located, if you enjoy hiking, biking and fishing in the summer than come see us. Winter time we have direct access to snowmobile trails and cross country skiing. |
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Big Bay Depot Motel
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Big Bay, MI 1-906-345-9350 |
Trail Access from Door, large rooms, full kitchens, in-room coffee, pets and children welcome, reasonable rates |
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Picture Bay Motel in Big Bay
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Box 348 1-906-345-9820 |
Easy access to trail, snowmobile tours available, snowmobile mechanic available at motel, close to food & fuel, 5 units – 2 with kitchens, weekly rates available, picturesque view on MacKenzie Bay |
Snowmobile trail conditions from UPsnowmobiling.com:
Snowmobile resources:
Links to current snowmobile trail reports in the U.P.
Snowmobilers.com, a snowmobiler only social network which is active in the U.P.
MarquetteCountry.org, the Marquette area snowmobile website