Welcome to the Huron-Manistee National Forests

About Us:

Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests.

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Seasonal Highlights

Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing

There are close to 100 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and almost 200 miles of ungroomed trail for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.

Snowmobiling

There are around 600 miles of snowmobile trail through the Huron-Manistee National Forests. 

Discover My National Forest

Know Before I Go

Recent News

• Huron-Manistee is seeking public comment on Motor Vehicle Use designation change – focused on connectivity and safety

  Release Date: Jan 11, 2021  Cadillac, Mich

• Huron-Manistee National Forests issuing free Firewood Permits through mail

  Release Date: Jan 8, 2021  Cadillac, Mich

Features

Replacing Bigelow Creek’s culverts preserves wildlife habitat: Bigelow Creek A

In the past four years, nine (9) culverts have been identified as needing to be replaced and five (5) have already been repaired, reconnecting over 18 miles of high-quality cold-water stream.