About Huron-Manistee National Forests
Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests.
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Huron-Manistee National Forests
Cadillac, Michigan · Wexford County
Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests.
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Weather at Huron-Manistee National Forests
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
75°/61°
💧 2%🌬 14mph
↑ 6:25 AM ↓ 9:11 PM
Wed
Overcast
78°/54°
🌬 10mph
↑ 6:26 AM ↓ 9:09 PM
Thu
Light Drizzle
92°/63°
🌬 10mph
↑ 6:27 AM ↓ 9:08 PM
Fri
Light Drizzle
86°/65°
💧 11%🌬 11mph
↑ 6:28 AM ↓ 9:07 PM
Sat
Overcast
91°/63°
💧 28%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:29 AM ↓ 9:06 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Huron-Manistee National Forests Supervisors Office 1755 S Mitchell St. Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-2421
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Huron-Manistee National Forests
Heading to Huron-Manistee National Forests? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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