About Charlie's Country Corner
Charlie's Country Corner is a travel center just off I-75 at exit 251 in Grayling, spread over about 35 acres. It is owned by C.F. Fick & Sons, a family fuel and propane company that has been heating northern Michigan since 1958 and runs several stores around Grayling.
It is a practical stop, not a destination, and it does that job well for road-trippers and anyone towing a camper. Inside are a convenience store, hot food, a deli and a fast-food counter, and the coffee pots go through about 500 cups a day. Outside there is 24-hour diesel, recreational fuel, bulk DEF and metered propane, which matters if you are refilling an RV tank on the way to a campground.
Truck and RV parking, showers, laundry, an ATM and WiFi are on site, and a diesel repair garage next door handles RV work. Travelers with dogs can use the dog run beside the motel on the property, open from spring, once the snow melts, until the snow sticks in fall; follow the posted rules and clean up after your dog.
Uncommon Ranch is about 20 minutes away on the east side of Grayling. Uncommon Ranch's 2026 summer open days ran Wednesday to Saturday, 10 to 4, through August 8, with pick-your-own lavender; its lodging is open all year. Fill the tank and stretch the dog's legs here on the way in or out.
What to do
- Fill propane and fuel before heading to a Grayling-area campground
- Grab hot food or a deli sandwich off I-75
- Let your dog stretch its legs in the dog run, spring through fall
- Park an RV or trailer while you shop
- Get RV repairs at the diesel garage next door
Season, hours and prices
- Hours
- 24-hour diesel; store hours are not posted
Good to know
- Dogs
- Dog run beside the motel, open from spring snowmelt until the snow sticks in fall; follow posted rules and clean up after pets
Tips for your visit
- It is right at I-75 exit 251, south of downtown Grayling
- Metered propane and bulk DEF are sold on site
- Store hours are not posted online, so call if you are arriving late
Pair it with a lavender farm
Uncommon Ranch · about 20 minutes away
Uncommon Ranch is about 20 minutes away, so fuel up and grab food here on the way to or from the lavender.
Getting there
Questions
Can I fill propane there?
Yes, it sells metered propane, plus diesel, recreational fuel and bulk DEF.
Is there a place to walk my dog?
Yes, a dog run beside the motel on the property, open spring through fall.
Which exit is it?
I-75 exit 251 in Grayling.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Grayling & the Au Sable River, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
