Title: Visit Rifle River Recreation Area: Best of Rifle River Recreation Area Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Rifle River Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Rifle-River-Recreation-Area-Hotels.d553248621532660976.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rifle River Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Rifle-River-Recreation-Area-Vacation-Rentals.d553248621532660976.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Rifle River Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rifle-River-Recreation-Area.d553248621532660976.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rifle River Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rifle-River-Recreation-Area.d553248621532660976.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rifle River Recreation Area Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rifle-River-Recreation-Area.d553248621532660976.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rifle River Recreation Area, MI ## Travel Guide ![Momma and Baby Loons - They never disappoint us visually and audibly on our annual trip to Devoe Lake in Michigan's Rifle River State Recreation Area. #waterlust #loon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000442646/c877a60d-c566-4edd-a531-67536d9349cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Momma and Baby Loons - They never disappoint us visually and audibly on our annual trip to Devoe Lake in Michigan's Rifle River State Recreation Area. #waterlust #loon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000442646/c877a60d-c566-4edd-a531-67536d9349cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kayaking Misty Morning Sunrise over Devoe Lake in Michigan's Rifle River State Recreation Area. #GoldenHour #waterlust #kayak](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000442646/2383ee12-8db8-41a2-8561-2a5743728d29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adolescent Bald Eagle -Devoe Lake in Michigan's Rifle River State Recreation Area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000442646/3649b07c-bcfe-467c-ae22-fd1146a7e6db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Loons put on an audible and visual display for us every time we visit Devoe Lake in Michigan's Rifle River State Recreation Area. #waterlust #loon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000442646/dbce0b9d-8368-411f-a683-93acc6bb864a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rifle River Recreation Area Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=897823&PinnedHotelID=897823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532660976) ![Cozy cabin with backyard stream close to Au Sable River and the best ATV trails](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96059600/96059552/0fd781d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy cabin with backyard stream close to Au Sable River and the best ATV trails Mio MI Stay at this cabin in Mio. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions M33 Roadside Park and Fairview Hills Golf Club ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews) Awesome place. You're in a depression with most neighbors above you so very nice. The creek is nice. The only bad part was the whole area was ice due to the storms. We actually got stuck trying they up the hill. Oweners had us out in an hr. Very nice.Would be an awesome place to stay in good weather. ... 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Pool was clean, area around pool is open, comfortable. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=5537&PinnedHotelID=5537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532660976) [See all 232 properties in Rifle River Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026®ionId=553248621532660976) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cozy cabin with backyard stream close to Au Sable River and the best ATV trails](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96059600/96059552/0fd781d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy cabin with backyard stream close to Au Sable River and the best ATV trails Mio MI Stay at this cabin in Mio. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions M33 Roadside Park and Fairview Hills Golf Club ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews) Awesome place. You're in a depression with most neighbors above you so very nice. The creek is nice. The only bad part was the whole area was ice due to the storms. We actually got stuck trying they up the hill. Oweners had us out in an hr. Very nice.Would be an awesome place to stay in good weather. ... Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Mio-Hotels-Cozy-Cabin-With-Backyard-Stream-Close-To-Au-Sable-River-And-The-Best-ATV-Trails.h96059552.Hotel-Information) ![Heated indoor pool awaits! RIDE REST RELAX with family and friends ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123130000/123129100/123129055/e6b6267a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heated indoor pool awaits! RIDE REST RELAX with family and friends West Branch MI Stay at this vacation home in West Branch. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead and Wallin Lake are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) The house was everything we wanted for a New Years celebration . A beautiful nature settling, with excellent amenities. Amy was a great host, respond to all questions quickly. Would definitely recommend this house to others. Thank you Amy. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/West-Branch-Hotels-Welcome-To-Wonderland-10-Acres-Of-RIDERESTRELAX-Near-St-HelenAlley-Trailheads.h123129055.Hotel-Information) ![A Stream runs through it. Comfy little cabin with a stream by your bedroom.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106223900/106223859/e822b375_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A Stream runs through it. Comfy little cabin with a stream by your bedroom. Mio MI Stay at this cabin in Mio. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attraction M33 Roadside Park is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) Fantastic as usual! 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