Amenities

Hilltop Lodge is your ultimate basecamp for premier outdoor recreation in Northern Michigan. Anglers can get on the water right outside the door, dropping a line into Rifle Lake to target a diverse fishery loaded with largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, crappie, yellow perch, and bluegill. If moving water is your preference, the pristine currents of the nearby Rifle River deliver exceptional opportunities to land brown, rainbow, and brook trout, alongside smallmouth bass and white suckers.

When the seasons shift, sportsmen have prime access to thousands of acres of surrounding public land and state forests teeming with wild game. Adrenaline seekers can hit the throttle on miles of rugged ORV trails winding deeply through the Huron National Forest, while boaters will appreciate the conveniently located public boat launches. For a coastal experience, the stunning shores and public beaches of Lake Huron are just a scenic 45-minute drive from the lodge. After a full day in the wild, you can easily transition from the woods to the fairway at a beautifully maintained local golf course, or head into the welcoming nearby towns of West Branch and Tawas for local dining, shopping, and a well-earned drink.