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MichiganState ForestCampgrounds &PathwaysNorthern Lower Peninsula
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Equal Rights for Natural Resource UsersThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) provides equal opportunities for employment and access to Michigan’s natural resources. Both State andFederal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex, height, weight or marital status under the Civil Rights Actsof 1964 as amended (MI PA 453 and MI PA 220, Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act). If you believe that youhave been discrimated against in any program, activity or facility, or if you desire additional information, please write: MDNR, HUMAN RESOURCES, P.O. BOX30028, LANSING, MI 48909-7528, or the MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS, CADILLAC PLACE, 3054 W. GRAND RIVER BLVD., SUITE 3-600, DETROIT, MI48202, or the OFFICE FOR DIVERSITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS, U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, 4040 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE, ARLINGTON, VA 22203.
For information or assistance on this publication, contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Forest, Mineral and Fire Management, P.O. Box 30452,Lansing, MI 48909-7952.
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Department of Natural ResourcesForest, Mineral and Fire Managementwww.michigan.gov/dnr
The State Forest recreation system has received assistance from the Michigan NaturalResources Trust Fund (MNRTF). Established in 1976, the MNRTF is supported by revenuesfrom development of state owned oil, gas and mineral resources. These revenues providesupport for acquisition and development of public recreation facilities and natural resourceprotection.
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MichiganState ForestCampgrounds &PathwaysUpper Peninsula
Department of Natural ResourcesForest, Mineral and Fire Managementwww.michigan.gov/dnr
Lime Island Cottages & CampingChippewa County
Sit atop a bluff overlooking the St.Marys River and watch Great Lakefreighters pass by, hike on manytrails that lace the island, fish fromshore or enjoy a sandy beach. Allthis and more are offered seasonallyon beautiful Lime Island. Cottagesare available at $45.00 per night. Camping on raised tent platforms isalso available. For more information and reservations, contact the SaultSte. Marie Management Unit, 2001 Ashmun, Box 798, Sault Ste. Marie,MI 49783 or phone (906) 635-5281.
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MICHIGAN STATE FOREST CAMPGROUNDSIf you’re looking for a rustic camping experience, with plenty of spacebetween campsites, the 145 state forest campgrounds are for you.Located throughout Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula and UpperPeninsula, the state forest campgrounds provide over 3,000 campsites inthe nearly four million acre state forest.
Every campground is located on a river or lake, providing excellent accessto fishing, boating and canoeing. Over sixty campgrounds have nearbypathways for non-motorized trail recreation such as hiking, biking, crosscountry skiing, horseback riding and nature observation. Thecampgrounds are also the base for other recreation opportunitiesincluding picnicking, mushroom gathering, berry picking and hunting.
Accommodations range from five to fifty campsites, with group sitesavailable. All campgrounds have vault toilets and potable water fromhand pumps. Some sites are so remote they can only be reached by adetermined hike through picturesque woods or by paddling down ascenic river.
STATE FOREST RECREATION OPPORTUNITIESMichigan’s 3.9 million acre state forest provides for endless recreationopportunities in a variety of land and water settings. Recreation programsadministered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Forest,Mineral and Fire Management, include Campgrounds, Pathways, WaterAccess, Snowmobile, Off-Road Vehicle and State Trailways Programs.
Along with these developed recreation opportunities in state forests,there are a variety of activities to be enjoyed in the vast freedom ofMichigan’s untamed state forest lands such as hunting, fishing, wildlifeobservation, berry and mushroom gathering, and much more. Incombination, these recreation opportunities taking place in the stateforests account for an estimated 18.4 million visits a year.
The State Forest lands cover 3.9 million acres and include:• 145 Campgrounds with 2,945 Campsites• 880 miles of Hiking, Biking, Pathways• 242 miles of groomed Cross-Country Ski Pathways• 355 miles of Shore-to-Shore Riding-Hiking Trails• 657 miles of Rail-Trail converted from railroads• 6,000 miles of groomed Snowmobile Trails• 3,100+ miles of designated Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes• 7,000 miles of Canoe Streams• 13,000 miles of Trout Waters• 500 miles of Great Lakes Shoreline• 601 water access sites on Michigan’s Lakes & Streams• 8,000 miles of State Forest Roads
CAMPING FEE & REGISTRATION• Select a vacant campsite and register immediately.• Fill out a registration form and permit.• Daily camping fee is posted at the campground information
station.• Seniors age 65 or older may camp for half the posted fee.• Tear off the permit from fee envelope.• Place cash or check made payable to “State of Michigan” in
envelope and deposit in camping fee collection pipe.• Attach paid camp permit to campsite marker post.• Set up camp and enjoy your stay.
GENERAL CAMPGROUND RULES• Camp only in designated site.• Build campfires in designated fire ring.• Campsite may be left unoccupied for no more than 24 hours.• Occupy only one campsite.• Horses allowed in designated campgrounds only.• Dogs are allowed on a leash no more than six feet long.• Fireworks are not permitted.• Discharge of firearms, air guns, slingshots, or arrows are not
permitted.• Radios, generators, or other amplified devices may not be used in
a manner that creates excessive noise.• 10:00 pm to 8:00 am are designated quiet hours.• Registration can take place as early as 8:00 am preceding the
overnight stay.• Checkout time is 3:00 pm the following day.• Camp up to 15 days only.
CAMPING HINTSPrepare• Know about the area and how to get there.• Check the weather forecast for the area.• Pack enough clothes, food, matches, and equipment to keep you
through an emergency.• Notify someone of where you’re going in case you need to be
found.Prevent• Keep campfires small, within the fire ring, and attended at all
times. Make sure ashes are cold or damp when you leave a fire.• Secure food to keep animals from getting into it.• Be a good camping neighbor and control your noise/dog.Protect• Keep the trees and shrubs around your campsite alive and
growing.• Protect drinking water by only filling your water containers at the
well.• Keep food, toothpaste, soap, and all cleaning activities 100 feet
away from wells, streams, and lakes.• Pack out all your trash including any litter you may find in the
campground.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONCall the Management Unit phone numbers provided on thecampground and pathway matrix or visit the Michigan Department ofNatural Resources web site at www.michigan.gov/dnr.
RUSTIC CABINS & COTTAGESFor those who enjoy the quiet and beauty of the state forest, but preferalternatives to tent camping, we offer two locations with cabins andcottages in the Upper Peninsula.
Little Presque Isle Rustic CabinsMarquette County
Enjoy the seclusion of a log cabingetaway among the birch and pinewoodlands of Harlow Lake andHarlow Creek. Natural beautysurrounds you with miles of hikingtrails, over four miles of LakeSuperior beach, breathtakingscenery, fishing opportunities andwildlife viewing all year long. Cabins are available at $35.00 per night.For more information and reservations, contact the MarquetteOperations Service Center by phone (906) 228-6561.