Conway, MI

Tucked along the western shore of Crooked Lake, Conway offers a quiet, small-town retreat in northern Michigan. Situated along U.S. 31, it sits only about ten minutes northeast of Petoskey, giving residents quick access to grocery stores, dining, and healthcare while maintaining a relaxed, wooded atmosphere. Boaters and outdoor enthusiasts especially appreciate its prime spot on Michigan’s Inland Waterway, a connected chain of lakes and rivers that runs all the way to Lake Huron.

With only a few hundred year-round residents, Conway is a peaceful community where life naturally revolves around the seasons. Originally founded as a lakeside stop along the historic railroad line, it still carries an easygoing Up North character. Quiet residential lanes wind through the trees behind the lakefront, and summers bring plenty of time spent out on the water. It makes a great home base for anyone looking for quiet lake living without straying too far from town.