Hiawatha National Forest Michigan

Hiawatha National Forest Overview

Hiawatha National Forest covers nearly 900,000 acres across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The forest stretches from Lake Superior to Lake Michigan and includes a diverse landscape of hardwood forests, wetlands, rivers, inland lakes, and rugged shorelines. It is an excellent destination for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor activities.

The forest is divided into eastern and western sections and surrounds several communities in the Upper Peninsula. Its location between three Great Lakes gives Hiawatha a strong connection to the water. Visitors can explore scenic beaches, islands, bays, lighthouses, waterfalls, and forest roads throughout the area.

Developed campgrounds range from small, quiet facilities to larger campgrounds near popular lakes and recreation areas. Several campgrounds provide convenient access to boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and scenic waterfront areas.

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Cell Service - None
• Cell Service Fair
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• RV Dump Station
• Swim Beach
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Cultural Sites
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Sailing
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports