Recreation
The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. The 2025 dates are:
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20, 2025
- National Get Outdoors Day June 14, 2025
- Juneteenth June 19, 2025
- National Public Lands Day September 27, 2025
- Veterans Day November 11, 2025
Know Before You Go
Canine Camper
Dogs are welcome on the Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNFs), given that applicable rules are followed and proper etiquette is practiced. Observing these rules and recommendations on this page will ensure that you and other forest visitors have a safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experience.
Along the Au Sable River is the Au Sable Special Area, a 10,628 acre area characterized by flat to gently rolling hills with some steep banks along the Au Sable River.
This recreation region contains all recreation sites located near the Corsair Area, located south of the Au Sable River and River Road National Scenic River in th
Crystal Valley offers almost 2,000 acres of consolidated federal ownership.
Recreation areas located near Hoist and Reid Lakes, north of the Au Sable River in the northeast corner of the Huron National Forest.
The Hungerford Recreation Area is a nonmotorized area consisting of over 6,500 acres of National Forest System lands.
The recreation sites in this area are all located on the Lake Michigan shoreline or within driving distance of the lake.
The Little Manistee River offers many opportunities for steelhead and trout fishing.
The river corridor features steep banks and unique scenery. The forest along the river varies from mixed oak, pine and aspen to white cedar and hemlock stands.
This area covers all recreation areas along M-37 between White Cloud and Baldwin. This does not include trailheads for the North Country