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  • Road closure due to flooding and washout on FR3339/ Hayward School Road

    Flooding continues to affect rural roads across the Hiawatha National Forest. Forest Road 3339/ Hayward School Road is currently closed due to washouts and water over the road. More instances of impacts from weather are anticipated as staff make their way through Forest areas that are now open.…
    Alert Start Date: May 1, 2026

  • Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry

    Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.Protection of objects and areas that are of significant…
    Alert Start Date: September 9, 2021

  • Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed

    The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented. (4/2018),(4/2021).The…
    Alert Start Date: August 10, 2017

  • Drug and Alcohol Use on the Hiawatha National Forest

    It is illegal to possess, utilize, or distribute a control substance or any associated paraphernalia. It is also illegal to possess or consume alcohol in violation of any state of Michigan statute
    Alert Start Date: June 3, 2016
    Forest Order: #Order No. R910-16-11

  • Fire Restrictions within the Hiawatha National Forest

    Outlines the fire restrictions and conditions within the Hiawatha National Forest.
    Alert Start Date: June 3, 2016
    Forest Order: #Order No. R910-16-08

  • Roads and Trails Restrictions for Vehicles in the Hiawatha National Forest

    It is illegal to commercial haul without a permit. It is illegal to violate posted speed, load, weight, height, length, width or other limitations specified by Michigan State Law. It is illegal to operate a vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons…
    Alert Start Date: June 3, 2016
    Forest Order: #R910-16-10

  • Occupancy and Use Within the Hiawatha National Forest

    This order outlines the restrictions and conditions of camping within the Hiawatha National Forest. 
    Alert Start Date: June 3, 2016
    Forest Order: #R910-16-10

  • Firewood Restrictions on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests

    It is illegal to possess or transport firewood from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 
    Alert Start Date: August 16, 2007
    Forest Order: #5300/09/07/01107
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