Recreation:
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Camping permits for dispersed campsites and cabins located on the Forest's West Unit. To check availability of the campgrounds or cabins and to make a reservation, call 877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov.
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Camping permits for Grand Island National Recreation Area group campsites. Group campsites at Murray Bay and Juniper Flats may be reserved. (To make reservations, contact the National Recreation Reservation System at 877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov.)
Special Uses
The Hiawatha National Forest manages many resources with the objective of caring for the land and serving people. Management protects natural resource values, public health and safety, and is consistent with the Forest land and resource management goals outlined in the Forest Plan. In order to meet these objectives, permits may be required for the occupancy and use of Forest Service land or resources. Below is a list of the most common activities.
Forest Products:
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Plant collection permits are required for digging plants
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Permits are required for collecting edible material, decorative material, etc if used for commercial purposes
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Minerals
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Woody material (includes Holiday tree and Firewood permits).
2011 Holiday Tree Permit Sales Begin Nov. 21
For the price of a "tree tag" ($5) and a little sweat, you can cut your own holiday tree from National Forest land. To obtain a permit, in the form of a "tree tag," stop at your local Ranger District office. Along with your permit you will receive tree cutting guidelines, information regarding cutting areas, and suggestions for flame-proofing your tree. For more information, contact the US Forest Service at Manistique (906) 341-5666 (Wednesdays only); Munising (906) 387-2512; Rapid River (906) 474-6442; St Ignace (906) 643-7900; or Sault Ste Marie (906) 635-5311.
Events and Commercial Permits:
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Group use - groups larger than 75 people
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Outfitter/Guide Commercial Permits. For information about commercial outfitting or guiding
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Events that charge a fee or collect a donation from participants
For details, please contact HiawathaSpecialUses@fs.fed.us.
Transportation:
Permits are required for
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Use of roads not open to the general public for motorized use.
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Use of roads/driveways across NFS land to access private property.
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Snowplowing Forest roads.
For more information, please contact HiawathaSpecialUses@fs.fed.us.
Other Hiawatha NF Permits:
Permits are required for other uses such as electrical easements, utility lines, oil and gas pipelines, wells or holding tanks, etc. For details, please contact HiawathaSpecialUses@fs.fed.us.
Permits are Not Required:
Permits are not required for collection of minor forest products, such as flowers, plants, berries, acorns, nuts or small amounts of medicinal roots, from areas other than designated recreation, research, natural or other areas closed to such activities. However, such collections are limited to reasonable quantities for personal use; there can be no disturbance of surface resources; and the products must not be protected by State or Federal laws or regulations.
General Information About USFS Special Use Permits
For general information about special uses on the National Forests across the country, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/specialuses/index.shtml
Non-Forest Service Permits
For a burning permit visit the state of Michigan website.
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