National Trout Pond (FR 4103) in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan
National Trout Pond (FR 4103) in MI
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A 16.6-mile stretch of gravel 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.
4.4 of the 16.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.4 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The nearest town, Sand Lake, is 8.1 mi off.
September normals 46–72°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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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