Thank you for visiting the official website for Yates Township, Michigan.  Yates Township can be found in the heart of the Manistee National Forest in Lake County.  We are located about one hour east of Ludington and Lake Michigan just off Highway M-10, east of Baldwin and 15 miles west of US-131.

Within Yates Township you'll find a number of beautiful lakes including Paradise Lake, Tank Lake and Lake Idlewild along with the Middle Branch of the Pere Marquette River.  Idlewild, Michigan can also be found in Yates Township, one of the country's leading historic African-American resort communities.  Since the mid-1970's Idlewild has been listed as a National Historic Register Community, and is also a National Enterprise Community.

Under the leadership of Yates Township and our State of Michigan partners, efforts are taking place to revitalize our community, grow cultural/heritage tourism, create related economic growth and improve the quality of life.

On this website you will find the lists of our Yates Township elected officials, staff, service contact phone numbers, the Township Board meeting calendar, as well as, other area information and links.  The Master Plan.

Our website is still growing so please continue to check back for new information. Until then, we welcome you to visit our website often and invite you to visit our community!

-George Walker, Jr.; Yates Township Supervisor