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 Helping Heal

Those Who Serve

Our Mission

Our mission at Oak Heart Lodge is to provide a place of healing, comfort, and camaraderie for disabled veterans and to thank them for their sacrifice. Oak Heart's meaning derives from "The Heart of an Oak" definition: A loyal and courageous soldier, brave and valorous. Whether it’s fly fishing, tying flies, or quiet reflection while watching the river go by, we aim to ensure our veterans know they are not forgotten.

Activities

Our activities include but are not limited to fly fishing, tying flies and practice casting both on and off the water.  Our guests can also explore the 10-acre property, wade fish, relax in the main lodge or recreation room, sit on the riverside deck or enjoy our “24 hour bonfire”. 

Participate

Are you a disabled veteran looking to join us at our lodge? We partner with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) and their thousands of disabled veteran members and volunteers. To visit our lodge, you must be an active member of PHWFF. Visit PHWFF to locate a program near you. We would be honored to host you in the future.

The Lodge

Oak Heart Lodge in Newaygo, Michigan, is placed on the banks of the Muskegon River on a 10-acre piece of rolling land with majestic maple and pine trees surrounding it. Boasting over 400 ft of river frontage and a year-round fishery, you’ll have access to one of the best trout, bass, king salmon, and steelhead-producing rivers in the state. In addition to the Muskegon River, our guests will have access to other local rivers, including the Blue Ribbon designated Pere Marquette river, just a short 45-minute drive from the lodge.

  • "This is truly a place I will not forget. The lodge was amazing. The food was fabulous. The guides were outstanding. Time with fellow vets was wonderful."

    –Chris B.

  • "Thank you is not enough, everything was unbelievable and could not have been better."

    –Rich C.

  • "There aren't many places on the planet that give me the peace my soul needs, but this one is very special."

    –Drew W.

Make A Donation

Donations made to Oak Heart Lodge thru PHWFF
will be directly used to fund and support OHL.

*Donations are processed via third-party link.
Clicking the link will open a new window for donations via Project Healing Waters.

Our Guides

To provide the best experience possible, Oak Heart Lodge
has hired professional local fly fishing guides daily to ensure
a positive and fun experience. Our guides are experts in casting, fishing,
insect identification, and storytelling.