Skip to main content

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

A dog drinking water.

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.

Showing: 21 - 30 of 168 results

Bowman Lake Area

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Winter Sports
This area not only has the Pere Marquette River running through it, but also contains a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail and habitat for the federally endangered Karner blue…

Bowman Lake Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Winter Sports
The campground is walk-in only, with carry-in canoe access. This quiet and secluded campground is very popular with fisherman and hunters.Flickr Photo Album

Bowman Lake Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Biking Picnicking Winter Sports
Going North - From Bowman Lake Trailhead to Timber Creek Trailhead, visitors will go through the Bowman Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area, travel along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River…

Briar Hills Area

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Briar Hills area is located in Springville and Antioch Townships in Wexford County. A total of 3,494 acres of NFS lands and 38 acres of private lands are within the boundary of the area.The…

Brush Lake Campground

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The campground is located on the shores of Brush Lake, which is entirely surrounded by National Forest System lands. There is a drive-in boat launch on the eastern shore of the river and a smaller…

Bull Gap ORV Hill Climb and Trailhead

Site Open
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Bull Gap Hill Climb is the ONLY designated motorized "Open Area Riding" on the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The sand hill is 0.2 mile and at a 35 - 40% grade.Bull Gap is open to all vehicles with…

Buttercup Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
A small, quiet campground, this site is primarily used by river paddlers. Located in stands of mixed hardwoods and pine, campers may be surprised by a wildlife visitor or two while enjoying close-up…

Caberfae Scenic Overlook

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning
Caberfae Scenic Overlook has a nice view, primarily to the west, of wooded hills, and the nearby Caberfae Ski Area. Stairs and a ramp lead up to the observation deck. This is a wonderful site for…

Canoer's Memorial

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning
Canoers Memorial was erected to honor canoers who have participated in the Au Sable River Canoe Race held each year. The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon was the idea of two men, Harold Brubaker and…

Cathedral Pines Campground

Site Open
Water Activities
The access road is gated to prohibit motorized access. Visitors to this campground are primarily river paddlers. To access the site from the road, visitors will need to walk .25 miles into the large,…