Located right where the 15.2 mile long Waiska River meets Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay, Brimley is an unincorporated community within Superior township in Chippewa County, Michigan. Brimley is a charming town that offers a scenic drive along Lake Superior’s southern shore. Its quaint beauty is amplified by the warmth and friendliness of its people. Bay Mills Indian Community (locally known in Ojibwe as Gnoozhekaaning or “Place of the Piles”) owns a patch of land near Brimley. The two communities form a tax-agreement area.
Originally called Superior after it was founded in 1887, this unincorporated town was renamed after a local postal official in 1896. This was done to avoid confusion with Minnesota’s Superior station, which was on the same railroad line as Brimley.
The township covers more than 100 square miles, encompassing the Delirium Wilderness which can be found south of Raco.
Things to Do
Visit the historic Point Iroquois Light Station and climb to the top of the lighthouse, which has been in service for over a century.
Play 18 holes of golf at the Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley, a championship level golf course with breathtaking views, excellent course conditions, and topnotch service and amenities. The course has its own practice facility as well.
Have some fun at Bay Mills Resort and Casinos located right next to Wild Bluff Golf Course. This waterfront establishment features two casinos, more than 140 hotel rooms, four restaurants, and more than 120 RV sites.
Spend a day at scenic Brimley State Park, one of the oldest state parks in the Upper Peninsula. There are tons of opportunities for some unforgettable camping, fishing, hunting, boating, and hiking in this great campground located
on the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay.
