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Hiawatha National Forest
Plan Your Visit
The Hiawatha National Forest's year-round beauty offers something for everyone. From lighthouses and islands, to beaches and trails, you can find something you'll love on the Forest.
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.
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Scenic Viewing
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Hiking
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Camping
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Lighthouses and Unique Destinations
Experience the Hiawatha's great lakeshores, lighthouses, islands and snow in the Upper Peninsula Michigan. Visitors come from across the world, country, or state for unique travel experiences they can only get here. As a tourist destination and National Forest, we are truly unique.
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Plan Your Trip
Maps for the Hiawatha National Forest are available in all formats and for all devices. Plan ahead by mapping your adventure, checking pass and permit information, and reviewing outdoor safety.
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Caring for the Land
The Hiawatha National Forest manages for a variety of resource values including recreation, wilderness, heritage, transportation, ecosystem and fire management. Discover more about the Hiawatha National Forest.
Recent News
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Wildfire South of Munising
Release Date: May 31, 2023
Features
Restoration continues on the multi-year Au Train River project
Restoration continues on the multi-year Au Train River project thanks to partners working alongside Hiawatha employees.
Public Involvement
Interested in planning? Visit our Projects page for more about National Environmental Policy Act and the projects we’re planning.
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.