Curtis E. (FR 4301) in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan
Curtis E. (FR 4301) in MI
A 16.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Iosco County, MI.
Huron-Manistee National Forest, Tawas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
10.5 of the 16.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.5 of the 16.9 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A pond lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Sand Lake, is 4.2 mi off.
September normals 47–72°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Huron-Manistee National Forest, Tawas Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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