Hiawatha National Forest

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.  Learn more: check out these feature stories about your Great Lakes National Forest!

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Recent News

• Forest Service and Alger County Complete Land Exchange

  Release Date: Sep 13, 2019  

• Drones Gather Critical Shoreline Vegetation Data

  Release Date: Sep 9, 2019  

• Integrated Approach Accomplishes Land Survey Work

  Release Date: Sep 6, 2019  

• Hiawatha National Forest Welcomes Hunters

  Release Date: Sep 6, 2019  

Spotlights

Great Lighthouses

Six historic lighthouses stand on Hiawatha’s Great Lakes shorelines, five of which are owned entirely or in part by the Forest Service.

Great Lakeshores

The Hiawatha offers visitors access to undeveloped shores of three of America’s great inland seas -- Lakes Superior, Michigan, and Huron.

Great Snow

When there’s no snow elsewhere, winter sports enthusiasts look to the U.P. With 200 inches of snowfall yearly in some areas, it’s no wonder!

Great Islands

The Hiawatha boasts four distinctly different Great Lakes islands. Each offers something unique to visitors.