Little Maggie Lake Retreat
307 Maggie Lakes Trail : Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Iron County, Michigan
Land Description
Discover a rare opportunity on Little Maggie Lake in Michigan's Up North. This vacant 5.62-Acre lakefront lot offers a private lakefront shore, perfect for a vacation home. Features a cleared driveway with turnaround with elevated terrain to create a buildable site for your dream retreat. Ideal for fishing, kayaking, and serene escapes with wildlife abundant. Embrace tranquility and create your lakeside legacy.
Land
This pristine 5.62-Acre vacant lakeside lot on Little Maggie Lake, Iron County, MI, offers a rare chance to build your dream vacation home. Nestled in Michigan's Up North, it features 250+/- ft of private shoreline, perfect for fishing, kayaking, or relaxing. The gently rolling, wooded parcel, surrounded by maple, oak, and pine, includes a 380ft cleared driveway with turnaround and a buildable site. Sandy loam soil supports easy development, with stunning lake views at 1,300 ft elevation. Wildlife abounds in this tranquil, low-density area near Ottawa and Nicolet National Forests, ideal for a serene retreat.
Recreation
Big Maggie Lake, part of the private Maggie Lakes Development in Iron County, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offers excellent recreational fishing in a pristine, no-wake setting free of invasive species. As a small inland lake amid northern hardwood forests, it supports a variety of warmwater species typical of the region's 314 lakes, including bass largemouth and smallmouth, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, bluegill, sunfish, black crappie, and bullhead. Anglers enjoy casting from shore, kayaks, or small boats for these feisty fighters, with the adjacent Brule River adding trout opportunities nearby. The Owners Association maintains the lake's quality, ensuring abundant wildlife and serene conditions year-round. Access to Big Maggie is through nearby boat launch with keyed private access.
Region & Climate
The area around Little Maggie Lake in Iron, MI, enjoys a classic northern Michigan climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm, averaging 70-80 F, ideal for lake activities. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures often dipping to 10-20 F and 100+ inches of annual snowfall, perfect for skiing at nearby Brule Ski Area. Spring and fall bring mild days 40-60 F and vibrant foliage, enhancing outdoor pursuits like hiking in the Ottawa and Nicolet National Forests. Expect crisp, clear days with occasional lake-effect snow in winter.
History
The Maggie Lakes area in Iron County, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, traces its roots to the late 1940S when Chicago investment banker Rudolph Vogel and his wife Marjorie a Busch family descendant acquired 1,800 acres of northern hardwood forest surrounding Big, Little, and West Maggie Lakes, bordered by the Brule River. Prompted by Vogel's heart condition, they built a contemporary ranch-style home on the prime site for fishing and relaxation, accessible by train to Pentoga with a caretaker's cottage overlooking Big Maggie Lake. Vogel operated a dairy farm on West Maggie until 1968, when Marjorie passed away and the estate entered probate. In 1969, John Sammond, inspired by local lore while fishing nearby, purchased the property and partnered to develop it as a private recreational community, selling off smaller lakes like Dam and Mud while retaining the core. By the 1990S, Sammond bought out partners and sold lakefront parcels to Secluded Land Company, enforcing minimum lot sizes and protective covenants for low-density, nature-preserving development. The Maggie Lakes Owners Association, formed to maintain the pristine northwoods setting, has since ensured its legacy as a serene haven for fishing, boating, and wildlife amid Ottawa and Nicolet National Forests.
Location
The property at 307 Maggie Lake Trail is a vacant lakeside lot within the private Maggie Lakes Development, a serene residential and recreational community in Iron County, Michigan's Upper Peninsula UP. It's nestled in northern hardwood forests surrounding Little Maggie Lake, bordered by the Brule River to the south, and positioned between Chicagon Lake and the village of Alpha, MI. This low-density, nature-preserved area emphasizes tranquility, with easy access to abundant wildlife, fishing, and outdoor pursuits amid the Ottawa and Nicolet National Forests.
Nearest Airports
Closest Ford Airport IMT in Iron Mountain, MI - Approximately 30 miles southwest about 45 minutes by car, offering regional flights via United Express and Delta Connection to hubs like Chicago O'Hare ORD.
Regional Option Sawyer International Airport MQT in Marquette, MI - About 80 miles northeast 1.5 hours drive, with daily flights to Detroit DTW and Chicago ORD via American and Delta.
Larger Hub Green Bay Austin Straubel International GRB in Green Bay, WI - Roughly 131 miles south 2.5 hours drive, serving major carriers like Delta, American, and United.
Nearest Towns
Alpha, MI village Just 5-7 miles southwest - A small, historic community with basic services like the Alpha Michigan Brewing Company and Porter School Farmers' Market.
Crystal Falls, MI larger town 15-20 miles southwest 20-30 minutes - Offers groceries, dining, hardware stores, and medical facilities.
Iron River, MI 25 miles west - Provides more amenities including banks, pharmacies, and retail.
Closest Amenities
Within 5-10 miles in Alpha and nearby George Young Golf Course for a round of 18 holes, Brule Ski Area for winter downhill skiing and snowboarding, and the Brule River for kayaking or fly-fishing. The development itself supports private lake access for boating and hiking. In Crystal Falls 15 miles Full grocery stores e.g., Family Fare, restaurants, gas stations, and a hospital. Broader options like ATV trails and camping in the Ottawa National Forest are minutes away, with no-wake lake rules preserving the peaceful northwoods vibe.
Directions to Land
46.00978, -88.45389
Nestled in Iron County's pristine northwoods, the property is easily accessible from nearby UP hubs. From Iron Mountain, MI (30 miles SW, ~45 min): Head NW on US-2 W, then N on M-95 to Alpha; turn E on County Rd 400 for the private entrance. From Escanaba, MI (60 miles E, ~1 hr): Take US-2 W through Gladstone, then N on M-69 W to M-95 N into Alpha; follow signs to Brule River Rd. From Marquette, MI (80 miles NE, ~1.5 hrs): Go SW on US-41 to Chocolay Twp, then W on M-28 to M-95 S; continue to Alpha and W on CR 400. From Green Bay, WI (130 miles N, ~2.5 hrs): N on US-141 to Norway, MI, then N on US-8 E to M-95 S; enter via Brule River area. GPS to 307 Maggie Lake Trail for final wooded approach.
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