Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan Custom Search   The Huron-Manistee National Forests are 976,043 acres of public lands across the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. With many recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife and resources for local industry there is something here for everyone. What was once called ''the land that nobody wanted'' is home and host to several unique features of Michigan and the Great Lakes area. The Huron side is home to the rare and endangered       Kirtland`s warbler, while the Nordhouse Dunes are located on the Manistee side. The Forest Service is caring for and managing these lands for today`s and future generations. We encourage you to use and enjoy the many recreation opportunities   on the Forests. Several trails and areas on the National Forests provide an overnight backpacking experience. The North Country National Scenic Trail, Big ''M'', Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Trail, Midland to Mackinaw Trail and Shore to Shore Trail are all marked trails that provide overnight hiking experiences. For those wishing to test their orienteering skills, the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area and the Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Areas are overnight       hiking experiences, without trails. Many trails offer a day hike experience, such as the North Country National Scenic Trail, Manistee River Trail and Big ''M'' trails. Several campgrounds have nature trails, including Lake Michigan   Recreation Area and Bear Track Campground. There are several campgrounds on the Huron-Manistee National Forests, for a full list visit the website at: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/hmnf/camping. Camping is also allowed anywhere on National Forest land, unless an area is posted closed. A permit is not required to camp on National Forest land and no permits are needed for warming or cookfires.   Map and Contact Info La Belle de la Riviere (The B, Newaygo 24 miles away    Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Big Rapids, Mi, Big Rapids 25 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Big Rapids, Michigan Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Big Rapids, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Huron-Manistee National Forests. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. Hotels and Campgrounds Near Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan   Michigan Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Michigan Wexford County Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Wexford County Books about campgrounds in Michigan List of books available on Amazon.com about campgrounds in Michigan. 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Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Wexford County Campgrounds All Michigan Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Huron-Manistee National Forests.   Camp Grounds Near Huron-Manistee National Forests: Ivan's Campground & Cabins, Baldwin, 0 miles away Whispering Oaks Campground and Cabins, Baldwin, 1 miles away Putman Lake Camping, Baldwin, 2 miles away Big Star Trailer and RV Resort, Baldwin, 6 miles away Old Grade Campground, Lake County, 9 miles away Pere Marquette Campground, Branch, 10 miles away Big Bass Lake Campground, Irons, 12 miles away   Hotels Near Huron-Manistee National Forests: La Belle de la Riviere (The B, Newaygo , 24 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Big Rapids, Mi, Big Rapids , 25 miles away Holiday Inn BIG RAPIDS, Big Rapids , 26 miles away Super 8 Big Rapids MI, Big Rapids , 27 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Big Rapids , 28 miles away Rodeway Inn Cadillac, Cadillac , 32 miles away Super 8 Cadillac, Cadillac , 33 miles away   Trails Near Huron-Manistee National Forests: Ward Hills Snowmobile Trail, Lake County , 8 miles away North Country National Scenic Trail, Lake County , 9 miles away Honeymoon Lake Snowmobile Trail, Newaygo County , 9 miles away Lincoln Mills Snowmobile Trail, Lake County , 14 miles away Newaygo County Snowmobile Trail, Newaygo County , 17 miles away   Ski Areas Near Huron-Manistee National Forests: Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 20 miles away, 485 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Michigan , 33 miles away, 375 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Cannonsburg, Michigan , 48 miles away, 250 foot drop, 12 lifts, 18 runs Homestead, Michigan , 52 miles away, 320 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Shanty Creek, Michigan , 70 miles away, 450 foot drop, 10 lifts, 49 runs Bittersweet, Michigan , 71 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 17 runs Timber Ridge, Michigan , 75 miles away, 240 foot drop, 9 lifts, 15 runs Hanson Hills, Michigan , 85 miles away, 225 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Skyline Ski Slide, Michigan , 87 miles away, 210 foot drop, 5 lifts, 14 runs Boyne Mountain, Michigan , 90 miles away, 500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 60 runs   Whitewater Near Huron-Manistee National Forests: Pine River, Lake County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge)   Public Lands Near Huron-Manistee National Forests: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire - MI , 49 miles away Newaygo State Park, Michigan , 26 miles away Orchard Beach State Park, Michigan , 37 miles away Interlochen State Park, Michigan , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Huron-Manistee National Forests: Marquette Trails Golf Course, Baldwin , 5 miles away Intimidator Golf Course, Reed City , 15 miles away Fawn Crest Golf Course, Wellston , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Huron-Manistee National Forests Putman Lake, Lake County , 2 miles away Hamlin Lake, Lake County , 2 miles away Big Star Lake, Lake County , 7 miles away Blacksmith Lake, Newaygo County , 16 miles away Long Lake, Mason County , 17 miles away