Maple Leaf Angler Access
This site is popular year-round for fishing and is particularly congested during the fall salmon season. There are several scenic trails from the parking area to the river. The banks of the river around this site are clay and very steep. Visitors are encouraged to reduce erosion by staying on the developed paths.
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General Information
Year-round; plowed in winter.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless otherwise posted.
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. Rules specific to the Huron-Manistee National Forest are available on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests.
Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use; R904-18-02
- Pere Marquette National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-14
Information about when a Special Use Permit is required can be found on the Permits page.
Day Use:
$5 vehicle per day
$15 per seven day
Daily and 7-day passes can be purchased on-site with cash or check, or purchased on recreation.gov. Daily, 7-day and annual passes can be purchased at Huron-Manistee National Forest Offices. More information can be found on the Passes page.
Address: 650 North Michigan Ave. Baldwin, MI 49304
Phone: (231) 745-4631
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.93861111
Longitude: -86.07444444
Parking
22 vehicles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/StreamRecreation Groups
In July 1978 the Pere Marquette River and its major tributaries were designated a Michigan Natural River by the State of Michigan.