Directions

We recommend using these directions as guests have experienced difficulties when attempting to use GPS resources. (Do NOT use I-75 Exit 251- Four Mile Rd as many GPS systems recognize logging trails as roads. Once getting off I-75, US-127 or M-72, you should not need to take any dirt roads to arrive at Forest Dunes.)

From southeastern Michigan – Metro Detroit / Flint / Saginaw

I-75 North to Exit 239 – Turn right on M-18, 3.6 miles to stop light in Roscommon, continue on M-18, 4 miles to Chase Bridge Road. Turn left. Chase Bridge Road 5.5 miles to South Branch Road, turn right. Continue 1.2 miles to Forest Dunes Gate House on left.

From south central Michigan – Lansing / Mount Pleasant

US-127 North will merge with I-75; Take Exit 254, one mile to 1st light. Turn right on M-72 East 9 miles to Chase Bridge Road 4.8 miles to South Branch Road – Turn left. Continue 1.2 miles to Forest Dunes Gate House on left.

From northwestern Michigan – Traverse City

M-72 East to Grayling; once through town, continue on M-72 East 9 miles to Chase Bridge Road 4.8 miles to South Branch Road – Turn left. Continue 1.2 miles to Forest Dunes Gate House on left.

From southwest Michigan – Grand Rapids, Chicago

I-94 to US-131 North; Take Exit 180 to M-55 East; Continue on M-55 until US-127 North; US-127 North will merge with I-75; Take Exit 254, one mile to 1st light. Turn right on M-72 East 9 miles to Chase Bridge Road 4.8 miles to South Branch Road – Turn left. Continue 1.2 miles to Forest Dunes Gate House on left.

From northern Michigan – Gaylord / Petoskey / Mackinaw City

From I-75 take Exit 256 to north Down River Road. Turn Left. North Down River Road 6.6 miles to Stephan Bridge Road. Turn Right. Stephan Bridge Road 1.8 miles to M-72. Turn Left. 2.8 miles to Chase Bridge Road. Turn right. Chase Bridge Road 4.8 miles to South Branch Road. Turn left. Continue 1.2 miles to Forest Dunes Gate House on left.

Airport Information

Commercial Flights

TVC
Cherry Capital Airport — Traverse City, Mich.
65 miles to Forest Dunes
American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines

For ground transportation to or from TVC, we recommend Grand Traverse Limousine — gtlimo.com

MBS
MBS International Airport — Freeland, Mich.
95 miles to Forest Dunes
Delta Airlines, United Airlines

DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Romulus, Mich.
208 miles to Forest Dunes
All major airlines

Private Planes

Forest Dunes offers a shuttle service for the following local airports based on staff and vehicle availability. Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance. Fees depend on airport, group size and time of pickup/departure.

KHTL
Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport — Houghton Lake, Mich.
21 miles to Forest Dunes

KGOV
Grayling Army Airfield — Grayling, Mich.
17 miles to Forest Dunes

3RC
Roscommon Conservation Airport — Roscommon, Mich.
11 miles to Forest Dunes

Private planes also fly into the Gaylord airport. Shuttle service to and from Gaylord is a premium rate.

GLR — (Premium Rate)
Gaylord Regional Airport — Gaylord, Mich.
44 miles