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Black Lake Conference Center
About Black Lake Conference Center
Not everybody realizes that the Black Lake Conference Center - also known as the Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center owned by the United Auto Workers - is open to the general public. It was built in the 1970s on roughly 1,000 acres of remote, idyllic property in northern Michigan. Accommodations range from 228 rooms in the Lodge to a selection of condos, apartments and camp sites. With a massive auditorium, Black Lake is perfect for conferences, retreats, weddings, family vacations and reunions. Rees Jones added the award-winning Black Lake Golf Club in 2000. Other recreation includes exploring the surrounding forests hiking and biking or fishing in Burt Lake, Mullett Lake or its namesake Black Lake, teeming with walleye, bass and perch.Facts
Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres1000
Year Opened1970
Number of Units100-300
Amenities & Services
RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
PoolIndoor
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
Golf courses at Black Lake Conference Center
Images from Black Lake Conference Center
The par-3 fifth hole at Black Lake Golf Club features a waste bunker from tee to green
Brandon Tucker
The par-4 13th hole is a long, uphill dogleg left at Black Lake Golf Club
Brandon Tucker
A view of a hole guarded by fall trees at Black Lake Golf Club
Black Lake GC
A view of a green with water and bunkers coming into play at Black Lake Golf Club
Black Lake GC
Reviews
4.8
Reviewer Photos
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Lush fairways Photo submitted by ChixWithStix1955 on 09/02/2025
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Manicured greens Photo submitted by ChixWithStix1955 on 09/02/2025
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Photo submitted by wwzemla on 07/01/2025
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Photo submitted by rmaynar2 on 07/05/2023
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Photo submitted by sueandbillwmsncom on 07/23/2021
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Photo submitted by yumpeboy on 11/02/2020
I Recommend This Course
Incredible Course
Been knocking out the top rated courses in Michigan this summer and this has been my favorite so far. Take it for what it’s worth but I’d put it above Arcadia. Fun par 3’s, monster par 5’s and tons of fun all around. Incredibly well maintained.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great day of golf
Course was a great shape. Good variety of t box selection. The only negative was no appetizer selection on the menu.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
beautiful course
lovely and ample landing areas. only downside was expensive driving range balls
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
Played On 07/15/2024
Reviews
5
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful Course
Very nice course. Very well maintained. Very beautiful. Staff was very nice and very accommodating.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
Played On 07/15/2024
Reviews
5
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful course
Black River is a beautiful course. Very nice variety. Greens in great shape. Challenging, but not overly hard.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
The best yet!!! SO WORTH IT $ - hurry make res today!!!
Everything and more!!! U need to play this course now!! Eat a hamburger- 10/10!!! Food and drinks- so affordable and the course in the best shape it’s ever been in!!! BREATHTAKING VIEWS ON EVERY HOKE!!! Staff so friendly!! We’ll be back soon!!! Ty again!!!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Played On 06/27/2024
Reviews
5
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Scenic and challenging. As an older golfer I started the front nine on the whites but played the second nine from the silvers because of the length of course. I would definitely go back again.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent