Udell Lookout Tower
This tower was erected in 1936, and is not open to the public or accessible. For many years Forest Service employees would sit in the tower to watch for fires and to facilitate radio communications during a fire. There is a connector trail to the Big "M" Trail System. Interpretive panels about the tower provide visitors with information on its history and use. The fire tower trail connects behind the fire tower to the Big "M" Trails.
General Information
Location - Udell Hills, Caberfae Area
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Big "M" Cross Country and Mountain Bike Trail
County - Manistee
January 1 - December 31
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Special Use Permit -
- No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
- Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
No fees are required for this site
Address: 1170 Nursery Road Wellston, MI 49689
Phone: (231) 848-7090
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.2083333
Longitude: -86.10011111
Directions
From Manistee -
- Travel east on M-55 for 12 miles.
- Turn right and travel south on Fire Tower Rd. for .2 miles.
- Keep right and travel south on FR 5207 for .7 miles.
- The public access road terminates at the gate.
Parking
6 vehicle capacity
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
