Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Your Great Lakes National Forest
Located in Michigan's wild and scenic Upper Peninsula, the Hiawatha National Forest's dramatic shorelines lie nestled up to Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan -- three of the five great lakes. Our lakeshores, lighthouses, islands and abundant snow create a place of respite and play within a day's drive of urban and rural areas of Michigan, Wisconsin, other nearby states and international locations.
Recreation Opportunities
We know that many of you are eager to hit the trails. In order to avoid resource damage to our steeper trails (such as Bruno's Run) our trails…
On the Hiawatha, horses are allowed on any trail or road unless otherwise posted. Riders must tether their horses at least 100 feet from the edge of…
The Hiawatha National Forest offers fishing on more than 75 lakes and 600 miles of streams for a wide variety of warmwater and coldwater…