Fdr5046 in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan

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Fdr5046 in MI

Ottawa NF, Watersmeet Ranger District
1,783 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Gogebic County, MI. The road serves Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Beaver Station Lake lies 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Eagle River, is 21 mi off.

September normals 4467°F, 3.6″ 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?