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East Zone
The East Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest is located in the east side of the Upper Peninsula, bordering three of the Great Lakes:
- Lake Superior
- Lake Michigan
- Lake Huron
The eastern portion stretches north from the town of St. Ignace, which lies along Lakes Michigan and Huron, to the shore of Lake Superior west of the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Activities
Beachcombing
Areas for Beachcombing at East Zone
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at East Zone
- North Country National Scenic Trail - East Zone
- Sault Sainte Marie Ranger District
- Bay View Campground
- Monocle Lake Campground
- Soldier Lake Campground
- Three Lakes Campground
- St. Ignace Ranger District
- Brevoort Lake Campground
- Carp River Campground
- Lake Michigan Campground
Dispersed Camping
For more information visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/hiawatha/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=13267&actid=34
Areas for Dispersed Camping at East Zone
Lake and Pond Fishing
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Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at East Zone
- Sault Sainte Marie Ranger District
- Bay View Campground
- Monocle Lake Campground
- Soldier Lake Campground
- Three Lakes Campground
- St. Ignace Ranger District
- Brevoort Lake Campground
- Lake Michigan Campground
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at East Zone
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at East Zone
- North Country National Scenic Trail - East Zone
- Sault Sainte Marie Ranger District
- Monocle Lake Campground
- Monocle Lake Interpretive Trail
- Soldier Lake Campground
- Three Lakes Campground
- Waboose Cross-Country Ski Trail
- Walker Lake Trail
- St. Ignace Ranger District
- Brevoort Lake Campground
- Carp River Campground
- Fisherman's Hike Trail
- Lake Michigan Campground
- Ridge Interpretive Trail
- Sand Dunes Cross-Country Ski Trail
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at East Zone
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at East Zone
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at East Zone
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at East Zone
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at East Zone
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at East Zone
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at East Zone
- Sault Sainte Marie Ranger District
- Monocle Lake Campground
- St. Ignace Ranger District
- Brevoort Lake Campground
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at East Zone
- Sault Sainte Marie Ranger District
- Monocle Lake Campground
- Soldier Lake Campground
- Three Lakes Campground
- Brevoort Lake Campground
- Search Bay
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at East Zone
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at East Zone
Related Information
Highlights
- Check out videos from around the Forest
- eBikes
Please note that our biking trails are designated "non-motorized." In keeping with agency direction, non-motorized trails are not open to eBikes. - How to Live with Black Bears
- Hiawatha Tour App
Use Hiawatha's OnCell app on your personal mobile device to take self-guided tours of natural and heritage sites. - Recreation, Heritage & Wilderness Management
National Forests are managed for multiple uses. Learn how these resources contribute!
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