Alerts
What's the weather like?
Find current weather conditions from the National Weather Service. Click on the interactive map for local forecasts in your area of interest.
Information on local fire danger can be found on the Meso West - Great Lakes Fire/Fuels Website. If you are looking for a burn permit you must check the MI-DNR Burn Permit website for conditions and to obtain a burning permit.
Weather presented through US Forest Service sites is public domain and derived from data from the National Weather Service. The Forest Service is not responsible for the accuracy of this data.
If I have an emergency on the National Forest, who should I contact?
If you have an emergency on the National Forest, the best thing to do is call 911 and they will dispatch the nearest help.
Visiting the Forests
Weather, trail, and road conditions can be highly dynamic and may change with little or no warning. Other changes in both natural and management conditions may also affect your visit. The Forest Service cannot foresee or control most of these changes, but we do our best to make this information available to help visitors avoid unpleasant surprises. It is your responsibility to “know before you go.” So, before your trip, check the weather, learn about trail and road conditions, and check for important notices.
Orders of the Forest Supervisor
Forest orders are all listed below alongside other alerts and notices.
Forest Alerts
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Reservation access to become available for the 2025 season at four Campgrounds
Reservation access will become available to the following sites in the coming weeks:
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Changes to Timber Sale Announcements
Notice to Bidders!
The Ottawa National Forest will be making two changes to our Timber Sale Announcements. These changes will become effective September 1, 2024.
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has regulatory authority over all airspace. The U.S.
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Camp Nesbit Organizational Camp - Forest Order 09-07-21-09
Closure Order of the Forest Supervisor restricting seasonal public use of Camp Nesbit Organizational Camp.
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Mine Closure - All NFS Lands on the Ottawa National Forest - Forest Order 09-07-21-08
Closure for all mines on National Forest Lands on the Ottawa National Forest.
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National Forest System Roads and Trails Order - Forest Order 09-07-21-03
Acts that are prohibited on Ottawa National Forest system roads and trails.
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Occupancy and Use - Forest Order 09-07-21-04
Order of the Forest Supervisor setting forth restrictions and conditions for occupancy and use within the Ottawa National Forest.
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Off-Highway Vehicles and Over-Snow Vehicles - Forest Order 09-07-21-05
Prohibitions for usage of Off-Highway Vehicles and Over-Snow Vehicles on the Ottawa National Forest.
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Fire, Operating Internal and External Combustion Engines, and Fireworks - Forest Order 09-07-21-02
Order of the Forest Supervisor setting forth restrictions and conditions of use on the Ottawa National Forest.
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Sylvania Perimeter Area - Forest Order 09-07-21-06
Acts prohibited within the Sylvania Perimeter Area.
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Wilderness Order - Forest Order 09-07-21-07
Acts prohibited in wilderness areas on the Ottawa National Forest.
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Alcohol and Drugs Within the Ottawa National Forest - Forest Order 09-07-21-01
Order of the Forest Supervisor setting forth restrictions and conditions for possession, storage, or transportation of alcohol and drugs within the Ottawa National Forest.
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Occupancy and Use - Forest Order 5300-09-07-01-07
Order of the Forest Supervisor restricting occupancy and use within the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests.