ORV Lodge with Direct Trail Access in Lewiston, MI

Yes. Timbertown Lodge sits directly on the regional ORV trail system in Montmorency County, Michigan. Riders can load gear, fuel up, and roll out from the parking lot onto designated ORV routes without trailering to a staging area each morning. Direct trail access is one of the main reasons ORV and ATV groups book Timbertown for multi-day rides.

Timbertown Lodge connects to the Atlanta ORV Route (AAR) and Atlanta ORV Trail (AAT) network, which is the main DNR-designated trail system in Montmorency County. Riders can also reach the Bull Gap Trail System (100+ miles, vehicles 50 inches or less) and the Meadows ORV Trail System (70+ miles in the Huron National Forest) within a short ride. The two larger systems are divided by M-33 and together provide hundreds of miles of riding. Pull official maps from the Michigan DNR ORV maps page.

Yes. Every ORV ridden on Michigan's public trails and routes needs both an ORV license ($26.25) and an ORV trail permit ($10.00), for a total of $36.25 per machine. Permits are valid April 1 through March 31 regardless of purchase date. Buy them through the Michigan DNR, the DNR Hunt Fish mobile app, or any DNR license agent. Stick the sticker on a flat metal surface or bumper at the rear of the machine.

Yes. Montmorency County is one of the few Michigan counties where ATVs are permitted on public county roads, which means riders can legally use the road network to reach Hillman, Atlanta, Lewiston, and surrounding areas for fuel, food, and lodging. This makes Timbertown Lodge an unusually convenient base camp because riders can leave the property on their ORV, ride to town for supplies or a meal, and return without trailering. Always confirm current county and township ordinances before riding on roads.

Yes. The lodge has a large lot built to handle trucks with ORV trailers attached. Multiple trailers can park side by side with easy turning clearance for arrivals and departures. The lot is plowed in winter, so trailer parking works year-round whether you're riding summer dirt or winter snow trails. See the Accommodations page for parking and arrival details.

The ORV season in this part of Northern Michigan is essentially year-round. Michigan ORV licenses are valid April 1 through March 31, and the local trail network is open for riding whenever conditions allow. Peak riding months are May through October, with cooler shoulder seasons offering quieter trails and fall color. Winter riding is possible on snowmobile-shared trails depending on snow and trail policy. The Atlanta and Lewiston area is a year-round ORV destination, with snowmobile-to-ORV transitions in early spring and late fall.

Timbertown Lodge has a dedicated mudroom and ample storage space for helmets, goggles, gloves, riding boots, and other gear. The single-story floor plan means there are no stairs to fight in heavy gear at the start or end of the ride. The nearest gas stations are in Lewiston (a short ride from the lodge), and several within a five to fifteen minute ride along the trail or county road network.

Yes. Timbertown Lodge sleeps 34 across 8 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms, which is one of the largest ORV-friendly vacation rentals in Northern Michigan. The lodge handles riding clubs, family ORV trips, and corporate-sponsored ride groups. The kitchen has two stoves, two refrigerators, and two dishwashers, so a thirty-person group can feed itself without crowding. Parking accommodates 10 to 12 vehicles plus trailers.

The Atlanta and Lewiston ORV network includes:

• Designated ORV trails for machines 50 inches or less in width (the bulk of the system)
• ORV routes on forest roads and approved county roads that allow wider machines
• Hill climb area in the Bull Gap system that allows full-size trucks and side-by-sides
• Scenic loops through Pigeon River Country and surrounding state land, including the area known as Michigan's Elk Capital
• Single-track trails in the Meadows system reserved for motorcycles only

Confirm trail-width restrictions and surface conditions on the Michigan DNR ORV page before each ride.

An ORV weekend at Timbertown pairs naturally with several other activities:

• Private 4-lane bowling alley inside the lodge for evening downtime
• Snowmobiling on the same trail network during winter months (direct access from the lodge)
• Fishing on East Twin Lake and West Twin Lake within walking distance
• Hunting on adjacent public land during open seasons

See the Snowmobiling page for winter trail access, the Bowling page for indoor entertainment, and the Fishing page for lake details.