Gaylord South / Bradford Lake KOA Holiday Recreation

Northern Michigan is the perfect setting for outdoor recreation and we offer great activities steps from your site!

The Lake Awaits!

The Lake Awaits!

Make it a lake day! Bring your own boat and launch right from our campground marina — with convenient space available for your trailer. Prefer to explore at a slower pace? Rent a kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or pedal boat and enjoy discovering the lake under your own power.

Campground Marina

Campground Marina

Make the most of your stay with direct access to the lake right from our campground marina. Bring your own boat—we offer an easy-to-use launch area and plenty of space for trailer parking. Seasonal and weekly boat slips are available so that you can keep your boat docked and ready for your next adventure.

Private Beach

Private Beach

Spend the day soaking up some sun at our private beach or splashing in the designated swimming area!

Canoeing and Kayaking

Canoeing and Kayaking

Looking for some quiet while at the lake?  Bring your own, or rent a canoe or kayak and head out on Big Bradford Lake and take in the sights and sounds of our local landscape.

Fishing

Fishing

The Bradford Lake KOA is surrounded by great northern Michigan lakes, like Otsego Lake, Higgins Lake, and Lake Margrethe, but we're partial to our very own Big Bradford Lake!  Bring your rod, flies or bait, and walk to the water or rent a kayak and see what you can catch in the deep.  Fishermen hook Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Yellow Perch from the waters of Big Bradford Lake. Fishing license required.

Swimming

Swimming

Bring your suit and sunscreen!  Swim in our designated area in Big Bradford Lake.  Walk out of the lake and dry off on the beach, then play on our playground that is just steps away.

Playground

Playground

Our playground equipment is conveniently located at our private beach.

Fun with Dogs

Fun with Dogs

Play, hike, and swim with your dogs at the Bradford Lake KOA!  We have a designated area for your dog to get some prime lake time, as well as a K9 Pet Park, and trails that adjoin our park.  You can find Pet Stations throughout the park for your convenience.

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard

Try your hand at shuffleboard, located lakeside next to our private beach.

Biking & Hiking

Biking & Hiking

Hiking & Biking trails adjoin our campground!  Head north a couple miles to Waters and jump on the North Central State Trail which goes from Waters to Mackinaw City.

Local Area Recreation