Au Train is an unincorporated community located in Au Train Township of Alger County in the U. S. state of Michigan. It is in the north of the western section of the Hiawatha National Forest.. The ZIP code is 49806.
The community sits at the foot of the Au Train River, where it empties into the Au Train Bay of Lake Superior. Its name derived from the French word for “dragging,” in reference to travelers being able to drag their canoes along both the river and shore. The area was a landmark for local Native Americans, as the river mouth was the end point of a portage trail between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
The village of Au Train was founded in 1881 when the Detroit, Mackinac and Marquette Railroad was building east from Marquette, and was chosen as the county seat in 1885 before being replaced by Munising. Two structures within the community are listed on the National Register of Historic Places – the Au Train River Bridge over old M-94, and the Paulson House.
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Vacation Rentals in area:
AuTrain River Cabin Vacation Rental on the AuTrain River
N7163 Forest Lake Road
P. O. Box 28
Au Train, MI 49806
Reservations: Phone: 906-892-8367
or 906-202-0189 E-mail: autrainrivercabin@hotmail.com
Open Year Round
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Au Train River Lodge Vacation Rental on the AuTrain River
E5449 Curtis Drive, P. O. Box 28, AuTrain, MI 49806
Phone: 906-892-8367 or 906-202-0189
E-mail: autrainriverlodge@hotmail.com
Open Year Round
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Brown’s Northern Nights Resort
Open all year. On beautiful AuTrain Lake, 11 miles west of Munising and 3 miles south of the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. 8 newly remodeled modern housekeeping cabins, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms. Excellent fishing for walleye, pike and perch. Bait shop, fish cleaning house and laundry facilities. Canoes, 14′ Mirrocraft boat and motors also available, sandy beaches and playground for children, nightly campfires, rec hall. Snowmobile from your door to hundreds of miles of trails. Heated work area for snowmobile repairs. 10 minutes from Christmas Casino. Carl & Amy Brown, N6684 Forest Lake Rd., AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone 906/892-8225. www.upadventures.net
Coleman’s Paradise Resort
Open all year. Located on the west side of Au Train Lake, 2-1/2 miles south of M-28 on Forest Lake Rd. Modern 1-2-3 bedroom cottages with privacy are completely furnished except for towels. New larger 2 bedroom cottage built in spring 1999. Three-bedroom cottages have fireplaces. Large sundeck overlooks sandy beach for swimming. Boats and motors available. Bait shop, fish cleaning house, small store, game room, playground, nightly campfires. Pets welcome. Excellent area for deer hunting, hiking, ice fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling. Call/write: Bill and Michelle Coleman, N6750 Forest Lake Rd., Au Train, MI 49806. Phone 906/892-8390 or visit www.colemansresort.net
Dana’s Lakeside Resort
Pets welcome. Located in Hiawatha National Forest on the west shore of Au Train Lake, 3 miles south of M-28. Modern 2 and 3 bedroom housekeeping cottages with cable TV hookup. Sand beach, playground, basketball court, shuffleboard. Recreation building with pool table, pinball and video games, air hockey. Washer and dryer available. Boats, motors, kayaks, canoes, and pedal boat available. Lighted boat dock and screened-in fish cleaning house. Campfires in the evenings. For information/reservations contact us at N6702 Forest Lake Rd., Au Train, MI 49806, phone 906/892-8333, email: info@danasresort.com or visit us at www.danasresort.com.
Lake Superior Cottage
3 1/2 miles west of Au Train between Munising and Marquette on M-28. Private year round cottage is located on Lake Superior with sand beach overlooking Au Train Island and Grand Island. 1,500 square feet cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and sleeps 10. Fully equipped with washer/dryer, Direct TV satellite, see thru wood burning stove, phone and microwave. Snowmobilers’ paradise! Sled door to trails. Ample parking for snowmobile trailers. Close to inland lakes and rivers. Use of canoe included. Good hunting. Close to casinos, 3 night minimum. Phone 586/774-9306 or visit: www.lakesuperiorcottage.com.
Lavalleys Resort, Antiques, Rocks, Beads Harold and Karen Boaz, owners/hosts, lavalleys@tds.net. Phone 906/892-8455, PO Box 99, Au Train, MI 49806. On AuTrain Lake. Fully equipped air conditioned cabins, free Wi-Fi, free use of rowboats. Canoes and kayaks rented for lake use. Near beautiful white sand Lake Superior Beaches, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island National Recreation Area, Alger Underwater Preserve, and in the Hiawatha National Forest. AuTrain Lake has swimming, boating, fishing. Enjoy hiking, bicycling, wildlife, and area waterfalls. Restaurant, groceries, gasoline nearby. 10% discount at the Antique Shop. We look forward to your visit.
Northwoods Resort
On beautiful AuTrain Lake. Open all year. Located on the sandy north shore of AuTrain Lake, just 2 miles south of Lake Superior and M-28. Newly remodeled 1-2-3-4-5 bedroom cottages. Cabins have fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms, cable TV, charcoal grills, and picnic tables, some with fireplaces. Sauna, fire pits, swim raft, and dock space available. Motor boats and Pontoon boat for rent on AuTrain Lake. Canoes and kayaks for rent down the AuTrain River. Phone 906/892-8114, email: edkuivanen@chartermi.net, visit www.northwoodsresort.net, or write N7070 Forest Lake Rd., AuTrain, MI 49806. Your hosts, Ed & Pam Kuivanen.
Rock River Beach
On Lake Superior, a mile of sand beach safe for children, extending east and west from the mouth of the Rock River. Gravel area for rock hunting. Good rainbow, salmon, lake trout and stream fishing in season. 8 large, comfortable, modern 2 and 3 bedroom housekeeping cottages all but one of which face Lake Superior. Bird life, photography, hiking and fishing. Centrally located for day trips to all points in the U. P., 16 miles west of Munising and 28 miles east of Marquette on Hwy. M-28. Open April thru deer season. Rock River Beach, E4002 State Hwy M-28, Au Train, MI 49806. Phone 906/892-8112 or 906/892-8394 or 517/333-0700.
Restaurants in area:
Foggy’s Steak House & Lounge
Brownstone Inn
Campgrounds in area:
AuTrain Lake Campground Links This campground has 37 large, wooded, campsites with tables and fireplaces. Drinking water and toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the campground. It is an 830 acre lake with a maximum depth of 30 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The large size of this lake provides miles of prime water skiing, boating, swimming, and fishing. There are tables, grills in the day use area. Enjoy this lovely area while you picnic, swim, boat, fish, or just relax. The sandy swimming beach is located at the day use area. AuTrain Songbird trail starts and ends in the campground. The boat launch is at the parking area. Open May 15 to September 30.
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