Munising Ranger District

Area Status: Open

Munising Ranger District is located on the northern part of the west side of the Hiawatha National Forest. Stop by for up-to-date information and suggestions for your trip.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Open M-F, except Federal Holidays. Port-a-potties available, existing toilet structures remain closed.
Operational Hours:	For hours and directions visit the Offices page of the website.
Open Season:	January - December

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

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Campground Camping

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Dispersed Camping

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Cabin Rentals

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McKeever Cabin

Lake and Pond Fishing

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Status:	Open

River and Stream Fishing

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Day Hiking

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Backpacking

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Horse Camping

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Viewing Wildlife

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Au Train Songbird Trail

Viewing Plants

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Munising Ranger District Native Gardens

Learning about wildflowers is a great way to get in touch with nature! Follow this link to download a brochure about wildflowers of the central upper peninsula.

Status:	Open
Hours of Operation:	Wildflowers can be found in the spring and summer months. Usually, the first flowers appear in April and the last fade away in October.
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Viewing Scenery

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Interpretive Areas

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There are a variety of outdoor interpretive areas on the District including:

Visitor Centers

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Visitors seeking National Forest visitor information are served at the Pictured Rocks Cruises Information Center, located at the corner of M-28 and Elm Avenue in downtown Munising. Beginning in 2018, this new public/private partnership provides convenient one-stop shopping for the recreating public. For hours, visit the center online: https://www.facebook.com/Pictured-Rocks-Interpretive-Center-Gift-Shop-151465188745566/ or call 906-387-1900.

The US Forest Service's Munising Ranger District Office primarily handles business and management related customers. For office hours visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hiawatha/about-forest/offices. The grounds are also home to a native plants garden visible during the snow-free season.