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.

Village Office Open Hours

Rothbury Village Hall The Village offices are now open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM.

All Federal and State COVID restrictions will be enforced. Please help us keep ourselves and our families safe.

We are always available by telephone:
President Vern Talmadge, 231-780-8505
Treasurer Deb Murphy, 231-301-5162
Clerk Brandy Williams, 231-880-5788

Thank you for your consideration,

Brandy Williams
Rothbury Village Clerk

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.

Visit Online:
Hart-Montague Trail Information Page
Google Map to Rothbury

New Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Ordinance

To view the new Off Road Vehicle ordinance passed by the Village Council on July 18, 2023, please visit our Forms and Publications page and click the green "Village Ordinances" tab.

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.