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Visit The Lakeside Pavilion: Directions & Parking

4055 Old US Hwy 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735, across the street from Otsego Lake and right next door to Iron Pig Smokehouse.

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Directions

The Lakeside Pavilion
4055 Old US Hwy 27 S
Gaylord, MI 49735

From I-75: Take I-75 Exit 279 (Old US 27 / Gaylord) and head south on Old US Hwy 27 S for about a mile — look for the Iron Pig Smokehouse and Lakeside Pavilion signs on the east side of Old US 27, right across the street from Otsego Lake and Trail 27.

Next door: Iron Pig Smokehouse, 4029 Old US Hwy 27 S. The backyard patio sits on Iron Pig's lot, connected to the Pavilion.

Across the street: Trail 27 on the Iron Belle Trail (North Central State Trail), and Otsego Lake.

Parking & access

Parking & accessibility

On-site parking72 on-site spaces, including 5 ADA spaces, plus room for charter buses, wedding shuttles and snowmobile trailers.

Shuttle parkingFrom an adjacent lot for big events and concerts.

Sled parkingDesignated snowmobile parking.

Accessible stageThe main stage is wheelchair accessible with a ramp.

Full-size Compass Coach charter shuttle bus parked out front in front of the Iron Pig Smokehouse and The Lakeside Pavilion sign

Pickup truck towing a large snowmobile trailer parked on site in winter

Riding in

Trail 27, across the street

Trail 27 on the Iron Belle Trail (North Central State Trail) is directly across the street. Snowmobiles can ride in December 1 to March 31 only, conditions permitting.

Crossing Old US 27: come to a complete stop, cross at a right angle and yield to all traffic.
Side-by-sides and ORVs aren't allowed on the trail. Side-by-side groups: ask us about events.
DNR snowmobile rules · DNR ORV rules

More for riders on the riders page.

Snowmobiles parked in the snow in front of the Iron Pig Smokehouse and The Lakeside Pavilion sign with the timber-frame pavilion behind it

Row of snowmobiles parked along Old US Hwy 27 S in front of the Iron Pig Smokehouse sign

Aerial sunset over Otsego Lake showing Old US Hwy 27 S and Trail 27 along the east shore across the street from The Lakeside Pavilion

Bottom right: aerial view of Otsego Lake at sunset. Old US Hwy 27 S and Trail 27 run along the east shore on the right; The Lakeside Pavilion sits across Old US 27 and Trail 27 on the east side of the road (not on the lake).

See it in person

Tours by appointment

Walk the pavilion, patio and field with us before you book. Tours are available by appointment any day of the week.

Request a Tour

Or call (989) 448-4222 (Leave a voicemail or use the inquiry form.)

Out-of-town guests

Nearby lodging

Gaylord hotels, resorts and Otsego Lake vacation rentals are just minutes away along the Old 27 and I-75 Exit 279/282 corridor. Couples and event planners can ask us about group lodging recommendations and shuttle coordination.

Visiting FAQs

Where is The Lakeside Pavilion?

4055 Old US Hwy 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735, across the street from Otsego Lake and right next to Iron Pig Smokehouse.

Is there parking?

Yes. 72 on-site spaces, including 5 ADA spaces, plus shuttle parking from an adjacent lot for big events and concerts.

Is there sled parking?

Yes, designated snowmobile parking.

Can side-by-sides ride in on the trail?

No. Side-by-sides and ORVs aren't allowed on the trail. Side-by-side groups: ask us about events.

Can I tour the venue?

Yes. Tours are available by appointment any day of the week.

Is the stage wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The main stage is wheelchair accessible with a ramp.

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