Northern Nights in Au Train Lake, Alger County, United States | Self Catering

Enjoy a superb vacation at reasonable rates with an abundance of easily accessible activities. Northern Nights is centrally located in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest, Au Train Lake, United States.

Au Train Lake has swimming, Fishing, Golfing, Hunting, Hiking, Biking, Casinos, Canoeing, Kayaking, Snowmobiling, Boating, Downhill and Cross Country Skiing, and Just Plain Ole Relaxing.


Northern Nights is open all year round and features 8 modern cabins right on Au Train Lake. The 175' shallow sandy beach front is perfect for sunbathing and swimming; however, if you need more sand, the beach on Lake Superior is only minutes away. There are 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom cabins, each with a view of the lake. All cabins have fully equipped kitchens with microwave ovens, coffee maker, toaster, full sized stove, and refrigerator. There are picnic tables, yard swings, a swing set, and plenty of lawn chairs.

There is a bonfire pit to gather around in the evenings, a very nice fish cleaning station and a multi-purpose building. Our multi-purpose building contains the office, a bait and tackle shop with minnows, leeches, and crawlers, coin washer and dryer, a heated work area, and a small recreation room. The recreation room has board games, VHS movies, a pinball machine and other video games as well as a pool table. We also carry pop, candy, ice, and some necessities. Nearby the Village of AuTrain has a gas station, two grocery stores, a post office, and bank.

Au Train Lake is an extremely scenic 830 acre lake with a maximum depth of 30 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The lake bottom is predominantly sand with scattered deposits of gravel. It is noted for some of the best Walleye, Northern Pike, and Perch fishing in the Upper Peninsula. There are also Smallmouth and Rock Bass. Ice fishing is top notch here at AuTrain for jumbo Perch, Pike, and Walleye. The AuTrain Basin, AuTrain River, and Lake Superior are excellent Trout, Steelhead, Pike, and Perch waters. There are also nearby charter services. Au Train Lake was a favorite fishery for the local and Marquette residents and gained a reputation as being particularly productive for large Northern Pike and Walleye. It is probably for this reason the DNR has been stocking large numbers of Walleye every other year.


Our lighted dock has individual bays for each boat. Bring your own fishing or ski boat or you can rent a 14 foot Mirro-Craft boat and motor by the day or week. We have a paddleboat, canoes, and kayaks for paddling the lake and river.

Besides being noted for its excellent fishing, the lake is also known for Duck and Goose hunting.

The AuTrain area, surrounded by the Hiawatha National Forest, offers excellent Deer, Grouse, Snowshoe Rabbit, and Bear Hunting. There is plenty of room in the Hiawatha National Forest and surrounding state land to spread out and not be crowded by other hunters. After a day in the woods, gather around the buck pole and share some stories.

The ATV and snowmobile trails are easily accessible right from your door. We average 300+ inches of snow per year. Snowmobile right from your door to over 300 miles of marked and groomed trails within the Hiawatha National Forest and beyond. These trails connect to over 2,500 miles of trails crossing the Upper Peninsula. A free trail map is available. Feel free to check out the web cam or call us for trail information. There is a heated work area if needed and snowmobile rental nearby. There is also ample parking for your vehicle and trailer with a large circular drive. Would you like to leave your snowmobile or ATV trailer and return in a few weeks? Northern Nights can accommodate you.