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The village of Champion is nestled in and around a small valley near the eastern end of Lake Michigamme in the north central portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Located about 30 miles west of Marquette along US-41/M-28, our small, quiet town of approximately 250 full-time residents was once a bustling iron mining center of 2500 people in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

Lodging:

Best Western Country Inn

850 US 41 West,

Ishpeming, MI

7 miles from Champion

Country Village Resort The Country Village Resort has two motels, over 35 village shops, a 5 screen movie theater, bowling center, services, recreational facilities and equipment rentals all within walking distance. All conveniences are located within 2 blocks of each other. Bike the many local trails and woodland paths, the Country Village Resort has some of the finest Mountain Biking Trails in the Upper Peninsula. Mountain bike rentals at Maple Lane Sports in The Country Village. For your vacation, let Country Village Resort provide you with outstanding lodging, restaurants, sports equipment and services along with the best recreational facilities you will find in the Upper Peninsula. U.S. Highway 41 Ishpeming, MI 49849 (906) 485-6345

Campgrounds:

Michigamme  Shores

Champion,  MI     906-339-2116
Guaranteed Campground, Handicap Facilities, Electric, Water Hook-ups, Sewer Hook-ups, Flush Toilets, Showers, Swimming, Laundry, Playground, Boat or Canoe Rental, Fishing, Store, Lp Gas, Recreation Room, Open All Year.

Van Riper State Park
851 County Road AKE
Champion, MI 49814

Reservations: (800)447-2757
Phone: (906)339-4461
Fax: (906)339-4159
TDD: (517)335-4623

Links
Van Riper State Park Web Site

Restaurants:

Jasper Ridge Brewery

1075 Country Lane
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6017

http://www.countryvillageresort.com/html/brewery.html

Hunting and Fishing:

J and T Hunts Guide Service
115 East Johnson Street
Ishpeming, MI 49849
906-204-0805
906-486-4731