A kitchen for your crew
- Stove, oven, refrigerator & freezer
- Dishwasher & microwave
- Cookware, dishes & utensils
- Drip coffee maker & Keurig
- Toaster, blender & kettle
KALKASKA, MICHIGAN · SEPTEMBER—MARCH
A little up north.
A lot of together.
Your group’s place on Manistee Lake.
Golf weekends, family gatherings, and time well spent.
8bedrooms with private baths
32guests in the lodge
150wooded acres at Camp Tanuga
Oneplace to bring everyone together
MAKE YOURSELVES AT HOME
Room for everyone.
Space to settle in.
Meet Bear’s Den Lodge: your whole-group getaway at Camp Tanuga. Gather in the living room, cook a meal together, then step outside for some Northern Michigan air.
Eight bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, make sharing a weekend easy. The lodge is available for whole-property lodge rentals from September through March.
Take a look around ↗
PICK YOUR REASON TO GET AWAY
Different plans.
Same great company.
A family tradition. A friendly rivalry.
A weekend that finally leaves the group chat.
01 / GOLF GETAWAYSOne more round.
Make it an
More time
Cold air.
One more round.
One shared home base.
Stay together between tee times. Arrange your own rounds, or ask us for help planning your golf getaway.
Explore golf stays ↗02 / FAMILY & FRIENDSMake it an
everyone weekend.
Reunions, holidays, birthdays, and a few days away with your favorite people.
Gather your people ↗03 / TEAMS & RETREATSMore time
on the same team.
Bring your team, colleagues, or retreat group together. Ask about seasonal cabins for larger gatherings.
Plan a group stay ↗04 / WINTER & POND HOCKEYCold air.
Warm welcomes.
A winter weekend at the lodge, with pond hockey tournament ideas taking shape.
Explore winter ↗YOUR NORTHERN MICHIGAN GOLF BASE
The rounds are only
half the trip.
Morning coffee with the group. A day on the course. An evening back at the lodge with nowhere else you need to be.
Book the lodge and make your own tee times, or tell us your group size and dates and ask about planning help. Course availability, green fees, and any package inclusions are confirmed with your quote.
- Whole-lodge stays for your golf group
- King or separate twin arrangements by request
- A shared kitchen and room to gather after the round
A CLOSER LOOK
Stay together.
Sleep comfortably.
Real spaces. Flexible sleeping arrangements.
A place everyone can call home for the weekend.
Explore all 12 lodge & property photos
Seasonal photos show the property at different times of year. Waterfront equipment and camp activities depend on your dates and arrangement.
Eight private bedrooms
Each room has a king bed and a bunk bed. Kings can be arranged as two twins by request. Sleeps up to 32.
Everyday comforts
Eight full bathrooms plus a half bath, a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, heating, and on-site parking.
Room to expand
Additional cabins may be available seasonally for larger groups. Ask for a quote based on your dates and plans.
WHAT COMES WITH YOUR STAY
Pack your people.
We’ve got the basics.
A whole-lodge stay with everyday comforts and plenty of ways to spend time together.
Comfort in every room
- Eight bedrooms with private baths
- King beds & bunks; twin setup by request
- Bed linens & extra pillows and blankets
- Towels & hair dryers
- Closet and dresser storage
Make an evening of it
- Spacious shared living room
- Indoor fireplace
- Pool table & TV
- Board games & books
- Children’s books & toys
A little lake time
- Manistee Lake access
- Outdoor seating & dining space
- Fire pit
- BBQ grill
- Wooded Camp Tanuga setting
Wi-FiCentral heatingFree on-site parking8 full baths + a half bath
PLAN IT YOUR WAY
Seasonal options & extras
Ask about seasonal cabin rentals, golf planning, meals, pontoon rental, and available watercraft or activities. Availability and any added cost are confirmed with your quote.
Good to know
Washer and dryer use is paid. Air conditioning is not offered. Swimming, watercraft, trails, and outdoor facilities depend on season and conditions. Staffed camp programs and golf fees are not automatically included.
Ask about your group’s plans ↗WINTER AT TANUGA
Bring your crew.
We’re dreaming up
the puck drop.
POND HOCKEY · IN THE WORKS
We’re exploring pond hockey tournaments at Tanuga. Want to hear when plans are ready? Tell us about your team and we’ll have your interest on our radar.
Tournament dates, format, registration, and lodging packages haven’t been announced. Any ice activities depend on weather and suitable ice conditions.
Send pond hockey interest ↗BEFORE YOU PACK
A few good
things to know.
When can we stay?
Whole-lodge rentals are offered September through March, subject to availability. Additional cabin accommodation is seasonal and quoted separately.
Are we booking rooms or the whole lodge?
Standard lodge stays reserve the whole lodge for your group. For larger groups or a stay using additional cabins, request a custom quote.
Can you help with golf tee times?
Yes. You can arrange your own golf or request help planning rounds. Tell us your dates, golfer count, and preferences. Tee times and package details are confirmed individually.
What activities are included?
The lodge includes the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms, living and recreation spaces, Wi-Fi, heating, parking, and the amenities listed above. Outdoor facilities and activities depend on season and conditions. Meals, rentals, additional cabins, golf fees, and staffed programming are not automatically included. Ask us to confirm your group’s options.
How much does it cost?
Rates, minimum stays, deposits, and cancellation terms will be confirmed before you reserve. Direct online reservations are not open yet; you can send your dates to the Tanuga team below.
Where is the lodge?
At Camp Tanuga, 6874 Camp Tanuga Road NE, Kalkaska, Michigan 49646, on Manistee Lake.
Open map ↗LET’S GET EVERYONE UP NORTH
A good weekend
starts with a plan.
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you find the right fit for your group.
Direct online reservations are coming.
For now, send your dates for availability and a quote. No payment or reservation is made through this form.