FR 2040, Huron-Manistee in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan

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FR 2040, Huron-Manistee in MI

Huron-Manistee NF, Tawas Ranger District
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A 2.0-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.

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Sand Lake, is 6.9 mi off.

September normals 46–72°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 4194 — Iargo Springs in MIForest Road Road0.8miBritt (FR 4627) in MIForest Road Road1.1miNational City (FR 4418) in MIForest Road Road1.3miShellenbarger (FR 4302) in MIForest Road Road1.6miAllen Road (FR 4406) in MIForest Road Road2.0mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?