Best Trails in Hiawatha National Forest

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1

Michigan, Alger County

00 :23 hrs
0.5 mi
28.22293 ft
Easy

The trail to Laughing Whitefish Falls is a short out-and-back hike to one of the most popular and scenic waterfalls in all of Michigan. The second part of the trail provides railing and stairs that help hikers navigate the descent down to a good viewpoint of the falls. The hike is not very long but the trail down to the falls is a little steep. There is a spur trail located at the midway point of the falls trail that hikers can take to add mileage and explore the area further north to a scenic canyon.

2

Michigan, Schoolcraft County

00 :03 hrs
0.1 mi
0.25350952 ft
Easy

Palms Book State Park is the site of Michigan's largest freshwater spring, Kitch-iti-kipi. A short walk leads to an observation area at the spring that offers great views of the clear emerald water below. The park also offers an observation raft connected to cables that floats out in the spring and provides a closer look. The trail is very short and paved making it easily accessible. The springs are accessible by snowshoeing or cross-country skiing from the main road into the spring.

3

Michigan, Schoolcraft County

00 :24 hrs
1.2 mi
0.59877014 ft
Unknown

Located in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest, Colwell Lake offers excellent opportunity for outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. The forest service campground is situated along the southeastern shoreline and provides 35 single campsites that can accommodate tents and RV equipment up to 60 feet max length. The sites all include picnic tables, fire pits, lantern posts, and tent pads. There are a handful of sites that also include electric hookups for RVs. The campground amenities include toilets, water spigots, and a boat ramp. There is one group site available as well. Reservations are available for some sites and the remainder are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost per single site is $16-$18 per night and the group site is $50 per night.

4

Michigan, Schoolcraft County

00 :00 hrs
- mi
1.0079956 ft
Unknown

McKeever Cabin overlooks a beautiful lake in the remote woods of Hiawatha National Forest and provides convenient and comfortable accommodations for visitors to enjoy. The rustic cabin can accommodate 4 people comfortably but allows up to 6 people. The amenities include beds for 4 people, a table and stools, a counter top, and a wood burning stove. Bathroom facilities are not available and there is no electricity in the cabin. No linens or other supplies are provided. There is a pit toilet located within close proximity of the cabin as well as drinking water. The cost is $45 per night and reservations can be made online up until the day before arrival. The cabin is available year-round but occupants will need to snowshoe or ski in during the winter.

5

Michigan, Delta County

00 :17 hrs
0.9 mi
2.3512115 ft
Unknown

Camp Seven Lake is located in the Hiawatha National Forest, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The campground offers convenient access to the 60-acre lake which is popular for boating, fishing, and swimming. The surrounding area also hiking trails and additional lakes for recreation. The campground includes 41 single and double sites that are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits. Some sites offer electric hookups. Reservations are available on some sites and some are available first-come, first-serve only. The sites range between $18-$32 depending on size and hookups included.

6

Michigan, Delta County

00 :00 hrs
- mi
0.13400269 ft
Unknown

Tom's Lake Cabin is situated on top of a knoll overlooking Tom's Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. The 23-acre lake offers excellent swimming, fishing, and paddling. The surrounding forest also provides opportunity for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The cabin can sleep up to 8 people and includes beds, a wood stove, and pedestal grill and fire pit outside. There is a water pump and vault toilet located just outside the cabin as well. There is no electricity in the cabin. Visitors must provide all other supplies and items needed for an overnight stay. The cabin is $45 per night and can be reserved online up until 1 day ahead of arrival.

7

Michigan, Schoolcraft County

00 :05 hrs
0.3 mi
6.0270233 ft
Unknown

Little Bass Lake is an 84-acre lake in the Hiawatha National Forest that offers a remote and peaceful setting for fishing, boating, and camping. The campground is comprised of 12 spacious sites that can be used for tent and RV camping. The sites include picnic tables, fire pits, and access to drinking water and toilets. The cost is $12 per night and all sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

8

Michigan, Alger County

00 :17 hrs
0.9 mi
2.9884644 ft
Unknown

Island Lake Campground is situated among dense pines just off the shoreline of a scenic lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. The lake and surrounding forest area is popular for fishing, paddling, and hiking. The campground of 23 sites can accommodate tents and trailers and includes fire pits, picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water. There are both single and double sites available. The cost per site is $18 for single sites and $36 for double sites. Reservations are available for some of the sites and can be made online up until 4 days before arrival. The remainder of the sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

9

Michigan, Alger County

00 :12 hrs
0.6 mi
3.6717987 ft
Unknown

This campground is located in a remote area of the Hiawatha National Forest on Michigan's upper peninsula. The campground is within close proximity to the Indian River and multiple small lakes that provide excellent fishing and paddling. The campground includes individual family sites that can accommodate tents and RV camping. The sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at select sites. Vault toilets, drinking water, and a boat ramp are also located within the campground. Some of the waterfront sites can be accessed by boat. The cost per site is $18 per night. Some sites can be reserved before arrival and others are available on a first-come, first-serve basis only.

10

Michigan, Alger County

00 :09 hrs
0.5 mi
5.7293396 ft
Unknown

This small primitive camping area is located on the eastern shoreline of Council Lake and provides a remote and scenic spot for camping in the Hiawatha National Forest. There are four primitive sites that can accommodate tents or small RVs and are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a pit toilet in the area but no toilet paper is provided. There is also a day-use area near the campground that includes picnic tables, fire pits, and grills. There is no drinking water available and trash must be packed out. The cost per site is $8 per night and reservations can be made online up until a day before arrival.

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