Sylvania Wilderness Canoeing

Stickley Beaver Lodge Getaway
(920) 680-7095 (text or leave message)
Email: stickleylodgegetaway.weebly.com
See Main Cabin Website: www.stickleylodgegetaway.weebly.com

Sylvania Wilderness is 18,327 acres that is protected. It is located a few miles west of Watersmeet Township, Michigan. Sylvania is located entirely within the bounds of the Ottawa National Forest, and is currently being managed as a wilderness area as part of the National Wilderness Preservation. Within its borders lies 34 lakes set against a backdrop of old growth forests and natural beauty. It represents one of only a handful of such areas left in the Midwest.

Some of the history that is known is prior to the late 1800s, other than the area was frequently used by clans of Ojibwa Native Americans. Then, in 1895, a Wisconsin lumberman by the name of A.D. Johnston purchased 80 acres of land at the south end of Clark Lake with the intent to cut the large pines located there. Then, seeing the land for himself, he was so taken by the beauty of it that he changed his mind and decided to preserve it. He invited friends and many of the friends were also impressed. Some moved to purchase adjacent lands, and after some time the Sylvania Club was formed, with fishing, hunting, and hiking being their focus. The owners built lodges and cabins on the larger lakes, and the area became an exclusive resort for a small number of affluent and influential guests. Ownership changed hands over the years, and finally the entire area was purchased by the United States Forest Service in 1967. In 1987, it was designated as a federal wilderness area. There are some books written on the area. The visitor center gift store in Watersmeet could have some of those books to purchase. There is also a museum in Land O Lakes that has more information.

Sylvania Wilderness Natural Area offers many lakes to canoe and kayak. The area has non-motorized boat areas. There is a beach at Clark Lake to enjoy. The old growth forests and pristine lakes in the region provide habitat for a wide range of animal and plant life, including rare orchids, bald eagles, loons and osprey.

Sylvania Wilderness (major lakes): Big Bateau Lake, Clark Lake, Clear Lake, Crooked Lake, Deer Island Lake, Devils Head Lake, Dream Lake, East Bear Lake, Fisher Lake, Florence Lake, Glimmerglass Lake, Helen Lake, High Lake, Indian Lake, Katherine Lake, Little Duck Lake, Long Lake, Loon Lake, Marsh Lake, Moss Lake, Mountain Lake, Snap Jack Lake, West Bear Lake, Whitefish Lake.

Enjoy the Sylvania Wilderness Natural Area and many other historic and scenic areas in many directions of the cabin. See the main cabin website for more information on cabin rental. www.stickleylodgegetaway.weebly.com

Canoe and or kayak for the day in Sylvania then come to a cabin for the conveniences and comforts. A Cabin to get sleep on a bed or couch, etc. and possibly better canoeing and or kayaking. Out of the rain and storms for safety and health. Good for groups and could enjoy a variety of adventures beyond just canoeing (siteseeing area, casino, restaurants, stores, visitor center, historic sites and more). Reasonable rates for area and great for groups. Rogers Bar down the road from the cabin for stuffed pretzels, games, sandwiches, pizzas and relaxing with the group. Cabin has privacy on acreage and National Forest behind cabin. See other websites for more information and pictures.

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