Pigeon River

The Pigeon River flows through sandy pine forests and dense lowland swamps as it meanders its way through northern Otsego and southern Cheboygan Counties, on its journey to Mullett Lake.

Quite a lot of folks recreate in this famous state-designated Natural River. Hunters and wildlife viewers scan the forests and meadows of its watershed for elusive deer, elk, black bear, and small game. Fishermen wade through the river looking for that big brookie, while paddlers quietly move by through challenging turns and obstacles. Hikers traverse mile upon mile of endless hilly trail, while campers sit around a fire telling their tales of adventure. Quite simply, the Pigeon River, and the Pigeon River Country it flows through, are an outdoorsman’s paradise.

Similarly, quite a lot of folks are dedicated to keeping the Pigeon River natural and protecting it. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages the 117 square mile Pigeon River Country for many different uses. Non-profit organizations, such as the Watershed Council, Little Traverse Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, Headwaters Land Conservancy, Huron Pines, and the Pigeon River Country Association work to protect the river and the surrounding lands. Countless individuals donate their time and money to conservation and preservation projects.