West Zone

Facility · Michigan ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access

734 ft
Elevation

The West Unit is located in the central of the Upper Peninsula, bordering two of the Great Lakes - Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. The western portion of the Hiawatha extends from the towns of Rapid River and Manistique, along Lake Michigan, to the town of Munising on the Lake Superior shore.  For information about free educational campground programs on these three Ranger Districts, visit the Events page.

Getting there

46.01510, -86.97410 · 46°0'54.4"N 86°58'26.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F252838506373777668554130
Low °F7615284150565548362716
Precip in1.61.31.92.63.52.53.62.93.43.52.81.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about West Zone

Can you reserve a site at West Zone?
No. West Zone is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near West Zone

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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