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Rose City - Founded 1875 - Incorporated 1905
Population: 721
Area: 1 sq. Mile
Goverment: Mayor / Council Type
Located in the County of Ogemaw Est. April 1, 1840

Rose City Lupton Chamber
West Branch / Ogemaw County Travelers & Visitors Bureau

Directions

From the south Take I-75 North to the 202 exit. Merge to the right follow M-33 north to Rose City.
From the north take I-75 south to the 215 exit Take M-55 east to M-33 turn left on M-33 go to Rose City

Recreation Links

Outdoor Activities in the Rose City area

ORV Trails Map

Green Briar Golf Course

Snowmobile/Ski Trail Report

Rifle River Recreation Area - Camping Map

Rifle River Recreation Area Video - Great Getaways

Events

Event Calendar: www.rosecityluptonchamber.com/events.htm

Repeating Events:

Farmers Market - Saturdays 8-Noon at Rose City Hall, May thru October
                                 Info: Brenda Sweeney 989-685-9356

Rose City Trail Head

2 blocks east of M-33 on Rose City Road

In 2009, the Rose City-Lupton Chamber of Commerce received a Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANT for development of a Trail Head & Staging Area within the city limits of Rose City.

The Rose City Staging Area will provide access to 90 miles of snowmobile trails & 80 miles of ORV trails - just within Ogemaw County! The Staging Area is located 2 blocks east of M-33 on Rose City Road. The 1st phase of this project will provide parking for about 6 rigs. Anticipated opening of this Staging Area is late May 2009.

Rose City is virtually surrounded by OHV trails yet lacked a Trail Head & Staging Area for the enthusiast to more easily access these trails. Although 200+ miles of county roads are legal to ride, there was no place for the enthusiast to leave their vehicle & trailer unless as a guest of a local motel.

Rose City is located less than 3 hours from Detroit & Grand Rapids. No need to drive to the UP. We've got it all here!!

Rifle River Recreation Area

2550 E. Rose City Rd. - Lupton, MI 48635-0098
Approximate Size: 4449 (Acres)
Vehicle Permit Required: Yes
Phone Number: (989) 473-2258

West Branch / Ogemaw County TVB - Rifle River Recreation Area

Rifle River Recreation Area is a wilderness located within the AuSable State Forest & provides a variety of recreational opportunities. The Rifle River Recreation Area covers 4,449 acres in Ogemaw County, and is the most predominant recreation facility in the watershed. The park offers 159 campsites, has 14 miles of pathways offering hiking, biking, XC skiing, & snowshoeing, and 7 scenic lakes in its boundaries.. From biking to fishing to relaxing to birdwatching, the Rifle River Recreation Area is the perfect setting to enjoy your visit to Ogemaw County.