Best Bear Lodge & RV Resort
Rhinestone Venue & Polaris Rentals
ATV and Snowmobile Friendly... Destination BBL For Adventure, Recreation & Hospitality!
Welcome to Best Bear Lodge & Campground Rated 5.0 stars, we proudly offer an exceptional getaway experience in Irons, Michigan. Whether you're a summer or winter enthusiast, our prime location provides direct access to Michigan's finest groomed ORV and Snowmobile trails. Unparalleled Amenities Premium accommodations for a comfortable stay Spacious full hook-up RV sites for a convenient camping experience Polaris RZR rentals for adventurous exploration Slingshot rentals for a thrilling ride Rhinestone entertainment venue for unforgettable nights Experience the Best of Michigan's Outdoors Join us at Best Bear Lodge & Campground, where adventure meets comfort. Book your stay today and discover why we're rated 5.0 stars!
Highlights of Best Bear Lodge & Campground
Accommodations & RV Sites
Way Down Yonder Cabin
Cozy Accommodations for up to 5 People. 2024 Rates including tax.
Weekdays: $109.00 per night,
Weekends: $159.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $259.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $699.00 total
Over Yonder Cabin
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 6 people, perfect for families or small groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $109.00 per night,
Weekend: $159.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $259.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $699.00 total
RV Resort Full-hookup
Full hookup sites with 50/30/20 electric, water, and sewer.
Nightly rate: $39.00 includes tax,
Weekly rate Sunday-Sunday: $228.00 total includes tax,
Monthly rate: $600.00 plus metered electric
Grand Bear Executive Suite Queen Twin Leather Sofa
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 3 people, perfect for small families or couples. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $99.00 per night,
Weekend: $139.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $239.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $599.00 total
Queen Full Twin Bunk
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 6 people, perfect for families or small groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $99.00 per night,
Weekend: $139.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $239.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $599.00 total
Cedar Suite Queen Full Twin Bunk
Spacious accommodations for Up to 6 People surrounded by outdoor adventures.
Weekday: $99.00 per night,
Weekend: $139.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $239.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $599.00 total
Queen Queen Twin
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 5 people, perfect for small families or groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $99.00 per night,
Weekend: $139.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $239.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $599.00 total,
Little Bear Cabin
Our charming Little Bear Cabin sleeps up to 4 people comfortably. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $74.00 per night,
Weekend: $79.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $177.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $359.00 total,
Cabin Features
Exterior bathroom/shower for year-round use
Lincoln Hills Chalet Cabin Sleeps 12
Our beautiful 2-story chalet cabin with a finished basement sleeps up to 12 people comfortably. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $199.00 per night,
Weekend: $259.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $499.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $1149.00 total,
Rate Details
Rate includes up to 10 guests
$5.00 per person per night after 10 guests
Amarillo Cabin RV
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 7 people, perfect for families or groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $84.00,
Weekend: $94.00,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $225.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $588.00 total
Grand Sierra Destination Cabin RV
Our cozy lodging sleeps up to 7 people, perfect for families or small groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $89.00 per night,
Weekend: $119.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $225.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $599.00 total,
Explore More Cabin RV
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 3 people, perfect for small families or couples. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Nightly Rate: $75.00 per night,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $400.00 total
Forest River Cabin RV
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 6 people, perfect for families or small groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $79.00 per night,
Weekend: $89.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $177.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $588.00 total
Beyond Yonder Cabin
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 5 people, perfect for small families or groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $109.00 per night,
Weekend: $159.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $259.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $699.00 total
Sunset Creek Cabin RV
Cozy Accommodations for up to 3 people. 2024 Rates including tax.
Weekdays: $79.00 per night,
Weekends: $89.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $195.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $450.00 total
Welcome to the Innsbruck Cabin RV
Cozy Accommodations for up to 4 People
Weekdays $94.00,
Weekends $94.00,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $225.00,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $475.00
Grand Cherokee Chief Destination Cabin
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 8 people, perfect for families or groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $99.00 per night,
Weekend: $149.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $259.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $699.00 total,
Grand Adventure Cabin
Our Grand Adventure accommodation sleeps up to 9 people comfortably. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekdays: $119.00 per night,
Weekends: $179.00 per night,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $749 total,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $289 total
Great Expedition Cabin
Step back in time and experience the charm of a late 1800s cabin, combined with modern luxuries. Great Expedition accommodation sleeps up to 8 people comfortably. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $119.00 per night
Weekend: $179.00 per night
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $289.00 total
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $749.00 total
The Grand Daddy Cabin
Cozy Accommodations for up to 8 People. 2024 Rates includes tax:
Weekdays: $159.00 per night,
Weekends: $239.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $449.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $999.00 total
The Grand Tour Wildwood Villa 2 bedroom 2 Bathroom
Comfortable Accommodations for up to 5 People. 2024 rates includes tax
Weekdays: $109.00 per night,
Weekends: $149.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $259.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $699.00 total
Speedy Bear Cabin
Accommodations for up to 14 people, rates include tax.
Weekdays: $299.00 per night,
Weekends: $379.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $777.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $1800.00 total
Rickety Ole Shack Camping Cabin
Our comfortable lodging sleeps up to 5 people, perfect for small families or groups. 2024 rates include tax and are as follows:
Weekday: $79.00 per night,
Weekend: $84.00 per night,
Mid-week Special 3 nights: $189.00 total,
Weekly Rate Sunday-Sunday: $379.00 total
About Us
Welcome to Best Bear Lodge & Campground
Nestled in the heart of outdoor adventure, Best Bear Lodge & Campground offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Our lodge, cabins, and camping facilities provide easy access to hiking, snowmobiling, and ORV trails, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Amenities
Barbecue and gas grills throughout the resort
Free private parking on site
Spacious seating and dining areas
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players (in most units)
Fully equipped kitchens with ovens
Private bathrooms with baths or showers and complimentary toiletries
Towels provided
Location
Best Bear Lodge & Campground is conveniently located just 42.9 miles from Cherry Capital Airport.
Activities and Attractions
Polaris off-road Rentals
Polaris Slingshot Rentals
Rhinestone Event Center
Hiking and hunting in the nearby Manistee National Forest
Fishing and water activities
Cabin Rentals for a cozy retreat
Experience the Best of Resort Life
Join us at Best Bear Lodge & Campground for an unforgettable getaway. Book your stay today!
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Promotions
Free Mechanical Bull Rides with an ORV/UTV Rental or Polaris Slingshot Rental
Best Bear Lodge - ATV Razer Rentals
Limited Time Offer!
Rent a Polaris ORV/UTV and get:
Up to 4 FREE bull rides on Billy the Bull in the Rhinestone Event Center
OR, rent a Polaris Slingshot and receive 2 FREE mechanical bull rides!
Health and weight restrictions apply to bull riding.
Don't miss out on this exciting deal! Book your rental today and experience the thrill of off-roading and bull riding in Irons, Michigan! 231-266-5235
Upcoming Events in the Rhinestone!
Here are some upcoming shows and specials at Rhinestone Event Center:
BVO Band: July 13th
Bent Carrot Band: July 20th
Half Notes Band: July 26th and 27th
TC Knuckleheads Band: August 9th and 10th
The Briar Payne Band: August 17th
Barely Devils Band: August 31st
Twister Band: September 6th
Brenda Loomis Band: September 7th
RAY SCOTT & Addison Johnson: September 14th
Onager Band: September 21st
BVO Band: October 5th
Dexter Collins: October 11th and 12th
Onager Band: October 26th
RPM Band: May 10th, 2025
Party rates and specials include ¹:
Karaoke and $10 all you can eat Pizza & Salad Bar: every Thursday evening starting at 5:30
Karaoke and Mechanical Bull Riding: Saturday evenings when we don't have a band scheduled
Summer Holiday Weekends on Sunday: 5 p.m. we will Fire up the Grill and enjoy a BBQ just bring a dish to pass & BYOB. Followed up with Karaoke
Weddings, Corporate Events, Reunions: 50-175 people $25 per guest, 176-250 people $20 per guest
Birthday Parties, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Graduation Parties, Celebration of life, plus any Fiesta: Pizza, Bread Sticks & Salad Bar Starting at $12 per guest, Formal Dinner $25 per guest
Complete DJ service including karaoke with premium sound & Light Show: $100 per hour
Invite Billy the mechanical Bull to the party: $100 per hour
Area Attractions
Polaris Razor Rentals and Slingshot Rentals
April 28, 2024 - November 1, 2024
When you rent a new Polaris Razer XP 1000, get ready to explore nature in comfort. Memories start here!
Book Your Polaris Rental Now
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Experience God's Country in Lake County, Michigan an ORV and Snowmobilers Paradise!
Enjoy Direct Trail Access to Lincoln Hills from our resort. In Lake County Michigan, most County roads are open to ATV's to ride at 25 mph. ORV's, ATV's take advantage of over 230 miles of groomed trails. Snowmobiles enjoy over 800 mile of trails from our doorstep. For the best experience of lake county trail riding, start at Best Bear Lodge & RV Resort! For a great experience get familiar with the law. Here are some common laws; Lights have to be on when operating on open county roads. Most forestry roads are now open to ORV's. While riding county roads, you must ride on RH side of paved portion. ( not the shoulder). Must purchase the proper trail permits $36.25 total. There is a list of common infractions printed on Lake County trail maps on sale at Best Bear Lodge for $2.00 each. Finally, please go easy on the dirt roads, do not tear them up by doing donuts or spinning your tires. Together let's keep the county roads open to ORV's for generations to come. Don't have an ORV? Don't worry we rent them here!
https://www.bestbearlodge.com/adventure/utv-rentals-irons-michigan/.html
Pine River
The Pine River was voted #5 for most beautiful rivers in the United States and is a popular for stunning views and wildlife. Enjoyed by people kayaking, canoeing, tubing and fishing.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Welcome to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!
Sleeping Bear Dunes offers many excellent opportunities for adventure, exploration, wildlife viewing and just plain having fun. Make family memories for generations by climbing the dune and running down full speed ahead!
The Oak Grove Tavern - Family Friendly
The Oak Grove is family friendly and will take you for a journey back in time. Old country band every Tuesday night with $1.00 coney dogs. Euchre with the retirees on Monday's.. I love to play, starts at 6pm sharp. DJ weekends & Karaoke. Finally, the Best Halloween party around. In 2015 I was the Mayor of Halloween and was almost arrested by the Bar Tender! Great Times, I love Baldwin area especially the little town of Irons. Tired of waiting at stop lights? You will not see one in Lake County Michigan!
What I like most about the Oak Grove Tavern is the fact they are community oriented and help sponsor many events and charities including the Wertz Warriors Special Olympics. Like us, some money you spend here will go to help others.
Shrine of the Pines
https://www.theshrineofthepines.com/
Acquired by a group of local patrons, the shrine remains open, with tours available May 15 through October 15.
Reservations:(231) 745-7892
Horse Back Riding at The Rockin' L Ranch
The Rockin' R Ranch offers gentle and responsive horses good for any ability so you can enjoy the magnificent scenery from horseback. Horse owners and inexperienced riders alike enjoy our well-trained horses and we can find a good match for any riding level.
Our main focus is on trail riding and offering a special experience for you while making memories! Taking in the beautiful scenery from horseback will take you for a journey back in time that you'll remember forever.
(231) 429-7529
Pere Marquette River
The Pere Marquette National Scenic River is a 66 mile stretch from the junction of the Middle and Little South Branches east of Baldwin to the Old Highway 31 Bridge. The Pure Marquette is well known Trout Fishing and Kayaking!
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf
Caberfae Peaks has the best skiing and snowboarding value in the state of Michigan and offers huge vertical drops with consistently great snow! Located only 12 miles from Best Bear Lodge, you'll be skiing in minutes. We have discount Coupons to make your adventure a little more affordable!!
Rhinestone Event Center
Live music venue, Dinner shows, Weddings and Corporate events. Seating capacity over 210. For tickets or information, please contact us 231-266-5235.
Karaoke and $10 all you can eat Pizza & Salad Bar every Thursday evening starting at 5:30. Karaoke Saturday evenings when we don't have a band scheduled. Schedule may vary around holidays please call 231-266-5235 for up to date schedule. Open to the public. BYOB coolers allowed
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Best Bear Lodge & Campground
10642 North Merriville Road, Irons, MI, 49644, United States
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