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Ottawa National Forest
Visit the Ottawa!
Experience the beauty and solitude of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
In Michigan's Upper Peninsula!
The 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!
Plan Your Adventure on the Ottawa
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Winter Sports
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Camping
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Waterfalls
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Plan Ahead for Your Trip
Features
J.W. Toumey Nursery
The nursery produces bareroot and containerized tree seedlings and native plants for planting on seven National Forests in the Lake States.
Spotlights
Snowmobile season on the Ottawa National Forest
The Ottawa National Forest is truly an ideal place for winter recreation, and for many that means on a snowmobile.
Ontonagon Ranger District Office Open Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST
Starting this Wednesday, the Ontonagon District Office will be open to the public every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST, except for Federal Holidays.
Recreational Sites Open for the Winter Season
Several recreation sites across the Ottawa National Forest will be plowed and available for visitor access throughout the 2024 and 2025 winter season.
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Forest Service Collaborate
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Forest Service announce their joint initiative, the Gete Miinikaanan Project, aimed at fostering food sovereignty and cultural preservation.
