Fdr5011-B2 in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan

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Fdr5011-B2 in MI

Ottawa NF, Watersmeet Ranger District
1,726 ft
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A stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gogebic County, MI. The road serves Northern Waters Museum. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.

Ottawa National Forest, Watersmeet Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.

All 0 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Wilson Springs lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Eagle River, is 18 mi off.

September normals 4567°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Ottawa National Forest, Watersmeet 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?