Welcome to the Village of Rothbury

Nestled in southern Oceana County about 4 miles inland from Lake Michigan and close to US-31, the Village of Rothbury is quaint, quiet and rural, a perfect place to raise a family and enjoy a good life.

Community Holiday Decorating Contest

Community Holiday Decorating Contest Dazzle us with your best display this Holiday Season! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Village Residents only (council members excluded).

Judging will take place December 14 and 15, with winners announced at the Village Council meeting on December 17 at 7:00 p.m..

1st Place will receive a $200 Visa Gift Card, 2nd Place will win a $100 Visa Gift Card, and 3rd Place wins a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Call or Visit Village Offices

Rothbury Village Hall Village of Rothbury Office Open Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 894-2385

Village Officials:

President Vern Talmadge, (231) 780-8505
Treasurer Deb Murphy, (231) 301-5162
Clerk Brandy Williams, (231) 880-5788

Please let us know how we may help you.

Brandy Williams
Rothbury Village Clerk

Ordinance and Zoning Complaint Form

Village of Rothbury Ordinance and Zoning complaints now have a form that is required to be filled out, and turned in or emailed to the Village Zoning Administrator, email address [email protected].

Please download and print the form at the link below.

Download a File:
Ordinance and Zoning Complaint Form (PDF)

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Santa Claus Comes to the Village of Rothbury Santa is planning an appearance at Rothbury Village Hall.

He will arrive by Fire Truck, and greet everyone at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14.

Enjoy cookies and cocoa from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon. Ho Ho Ho!

Playground and Picnic Pavilion at Village Hall

Looking for a nice place to bring the kids for some playtime? Or perhaps a nice shaded place to picnic with family and friends? The playground and picnic pavilion at Village Hall is waiting for you!

Swings, climbing and slides make great fun for children, and the picnic pavilion offers plenty of tables in a comfortable covered space. Surrounding trees and woods make it a park experience.

If you'd like to reserve the pavilion for an event, call Village Hall at (231) 894-2385.

Come Ride the Hart-Montague Trail From Rothbury

Hart-Montague Trail at Rothbury Twenty-two miles of smooth new pavement for you ride; that's the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail, now finished and ready for you and your family to enjoy.

The trail cuts through the center of the Village of Rothbury, providing strategic mid-point trail access. The trail was once a Grand Rapids to Pentwater railroad line dating back to 1872. From Rothbury you can head north on the trail toward Shelby and Hart, or south toward Montague, either direction making for a fun and memorable day's adventure.

Find convenient free parking at our trail access point behind Village Hall, with plenty refreshments and food nearby. Check the links below for trail information and maps, courtesy of Michigan Trails Magazine and website.