Gladwin, Michigan

Nature at Its Best 

Gladwin offers all the  peace and beauty of country living, yet with easy access to the extra shopping, dining and cultural activites of  the Tri-Cities.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the county boasts 40 inland lakes and 85,000 acres of state land. Enjoy the fresh water playgrounds, open fields, pine-filled forests and nature trails. Visit the 250-acre reservoir on Ross Lake in nearby Beaverton. Check out the many perfect settings for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and more.

When you are ready to enjoy a little more "urban" experience, it is just over an hour's drive to Midland, Saginaw or Bay City. In fact, many Gladwin residents commute to the Tri-Cities each day and enjoy the best of both worlds.

Gladwin county residents number more than 21,000. Light business – plastic manufacturing, metal fabrication and construction – complement the tourism industry. Enjoy the friendly rivalry of Gladwin and Beaverton schools in this small, close-knit community.

Community Information

Newspaper

• Gladwin County Record

Weather and Almanac

• Weather information from Weather Underground

Community Organizations

• City of Gladwin
• City of Beaverton
• Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce
• Gladwin County

Education

Primary and Secondary Education

• Gladwin Community Schools
• Beaverton Rural Schools
• Creative Learning Academy
• Skeels Christian

Higher Education

• Mid Michigan Community College
• Davenport University
• Northwood University
• Central Michigan University
• Delta College

Cultural / Recreational / Local Attractions

• Gladwin Community Arena 
• Sugar Springs 
• Gladwin County Historical Society 
• Gladwin County Fair   
• Gladwin County District Library 
• Stone Cottage Gardens 
• Gladwin Events  
• Great Lakes Loons  

Lodging

• Riverwalk Place 
• Cedar Avenue Inn 
• Lost Arrow Resort