Fdr5017 in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan
Fdr5017 in MI
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A 0.8-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Gogebic County, MI. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.
Ottawa National Forest, Watersmeet Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.
All 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Misery Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Eagle River, is 18 mi off.
September normals 45–67°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?