Cheboygan County, Michigan

Up in the northernmost part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula sits Cheboygan County. It borders Lake Huron to the northeast and is dotted with plenty of inland lakes.

Burt Lake and Mullett Lake are popular spots for summer fun, with plenty to explore throughout the area. Fishing, hiking, and boating are favorite pastimes for locals and visitors alike.

When winter arrives, snowmobiling takes center stage. The area also has a rich history, including Native American settlements and early European fur trading.

CategoryDetails
County NameCheboygan County
County SeatCheboygan
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesCheboygan, Indian River, Mackinaw City, Wolverine, Topinabee, Afton
Interstates and HighwaysI-75, US 23, M-27, M-33
FIPS Code26-031
Total Area (Land and Water)885 square miles (Land: 715 sq mi, Water: 170 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Presque Isle County (East), Montmorency County (Southeast), Otsego County (South), Charlevoix County (Southwest), Emmet County (West), Mackinac County (North)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.5567° N, 84.4984° W
EtymologyNamed after the Cheboygan River
Major LandmarksMackinaw City, Cheboygan State Park, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, Straits of Mackinac
PopulationApproximately 25,000
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