Hillman, Michigan, located in eastern Montmorency County, is a charming village with a rich history. Located just a short 20-minute drive to the west of Alpena, Hillman offers an opportunity for a quiet afternoon in the country.
Hillman & Montmorency County Unique Experiences
Brush Creek Mill
Let the Brush Creek Mill take you back in history through displays and memorabilia. Learn about homestead families in the area and what a life was like in the early days of Montemorency County. Young and old alike will find it truly fascinating when it compares to life as we know it today. The Mill is a cultural center where you can take a class, hold a business meeting, or just explore the past, present, and future. Visit Rivers Edge gift shop where you’ll find items made by local artisans.
Thunder Bay Resort
Thunder Bay Resort is a beautiful, all-season resort poised on 500 acres in the heart of Northeast Michigan. Known for its award-winning Elk Viewing Dinner Ride and Wine Tasting, Thunder Bay Resort also boasts deluxe lodging, an RV Park, championship golf, and an array of outdoor entertainment and activities. Recently ranked as one of America’s top attractions, the Elk Viewing Dinner and carriage ride gets visitors up-close-and-personal with Rocky Mountain elk, dinner prepared over an old-fashioned cook stove, and some of the best wines from local vineyards.
Fletcher’s Floodwaters
Fletcher’s Floodwaters, or Fletcher’s Pond, is a one-in-a-million fishing experience you’ll be hard-
pressed to find anywhere else in Michigan. The pond is located on the border of Alpena and Montmorency counties. It is a flooding of Thunder Bay River and features maximum depths of about 10 ft across its nearly 9,000 acres of open water. Stumps from a forgotten forest lurk just under the surface, making fishing here plentiful and unique. There are also a number of Osprey nests on the flooding making for some excellent raptor watching. Lodging is available on the pond including Fletcher’s Landing and Jack’s Landing Resort.
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ORV Trails
ATV & ORV trails run throughout Montmorency County just west of Hillman, offering the perfect venue for adrenaline-fueled exploring.
Inland Lakes
Inland waterways offer plentiful options for fishing, boating, swimming, and enjoying the wildlife that thrives along these waterways. From Lake Avalon and Grass Lake to the Thunder Bay River and beyond, it is estimated that Montmorency County boasts 248 inland lakes and reservoirs.