Welcome to the Ottawa National Forest

The almost one million acres of the Ottawa National Forest are located in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The forest extends from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. The area is rich in wildlife viewing opportunities; breathtaking views of rolling hills dotted with lakes, rivers and waterfalls; and spectacular fall colors. But you have to see it to believe it--come visit the Ottawa!

Features

Emerald Ash Borer

Image of EAB

One of the major concerns of the Ottawa National Forest at this time is the invasion of the Emerald Ash Borer...


Timber Sales

Logging in the Winter

The Ottawa National Forest is strongly committed to the management of our forests in an environmentally sound manner.  One such method is through Timber Sales...

Spotlights

NEW-U. S. Forest Service Planning Rule Revision!

The USDA Forest Service unveiled its proposed Forest Planning Rule. The proposed rule is the result of an open, collaborative rulemaking process that began in December 2009.

J. W. Toumey Nursery

Nursery Planting Operations

The mission of J.W. Toumey Nursery is to demonstrate the highest standards of forest nursery management through the production of high quality bareroot and container stock in the requested quanti...

 




Ottawa Visitor Center

Located in the heart of the Ottawa, the Center provides a relaxing and informative environment for visitors.

Motor Vehicle Use Management

On November 9, 2005, the Forest Service published a final travel management regulation, governing use of OHVs and other motor vehicles on National Forest System lands. The final rule requires ind...