Big Buck (FR 2053) in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan

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Big Buck (FR 2053) in MI

Hiawatha NF, Manistique Ranger District
677 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Delta County, MI.

Hiawatha National Forest, Manistique Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit. Camp at least 50 ft from water.

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Southwest Branch Fishdam River runs 0.1 mi off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Manistique, is 18 mi off.

September normals 48–68°F, 3.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Fishdam Bog (FR 2668) in MIForest Road Road0.7miIsabella Spur F (FR 2226) in MIDispersed Camping1.0miAdvent (co RD N-1) (FR 2222) in MIForest Road Road1.2miMoss Lake (FR 2413) in MIDispersed Camping2.7miSturgeon River East (FR 2412) in MIForest Road Road3.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Hiawatha National Forest, Manistique Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?