Relax with the whole family at this peaceful up-north, lakefront retreat. Hardwood Lake offers families or groups the perfect location to unwind, have fun and create lasting memories. Launch your boat from Hardwood Lake Campground and dock it onsite for fishing, tubing, visiting the sandbar or cruising on a 180-acre all-sports lake. Use the paddle boat, splash pad and 2 kayaks to stay on the water all day. Sip your favorite beverage on the wrap around deck, roast marshmallows over the fire pit, stay connected with cable internet and feed everyone with a functional kitchen.  Want to check out the area? Grab some food at one of the charming nearby restaurants, enjoy a canoeing or tubing trip up the Rifle River, or head to West Branch to visit major retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, movie theaters and entertainment.  Convenient location off I-75 ~ 20 minutes from West Branch. ~ 1 hour from Frankenmuth, Flint ~ 2 hours from Brighton, Lansing, Troy, Bloomfield ~ 3 hours from Detroit, Livonia, Ann Arbor The cottage has 2 private, cozy bedrooms. First bedroom has one Queen bed with a closet, the second bedroom offers 2 sets of bunk beds with storage underneath. Living room offers an additional sleeper sofa and pull-out sleeper ottoman.   Deck boat and jet skis not included