About Us

Helping heal those who serve

The use of Oak Heart Lodge has been donated to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing for the use to help our disabled veteran service members connect and heal.

Our rustic log lodge is located on the Muskegon River in Newaygo, MI, on a secluded 11-acre property, including 400 feet of riverfrontage. We are an alcohol and drug-free lodge.

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.

  • "Thank you so very much for for making Oak Heart my place."

    –Drew W.

  • "Oak Heart Lodge is a fantastic get-away. A place where you can leave your troubles behind for a spell. Beauty surrounds this amazing place!"

  • "The top-notch guides went out of their way to ensure we had the best opportunity to use the best equipment and tackle to catch fish, and that we sure did hit the jackpot with rainbow and brown trout."

    –Jim T.

  • "I am so thankful for what you do for the disabled veterans. Please continue this wonderful healing place.

    –Jim

  • "Your kind hearts and generosity for the veterans is second to none."

    –Kacy G., US Army

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. Click here to locate a program near you. We would be honored to host you in the future.

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.