Facility · Michigan ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
46.01510, -86.97410 · 46°0'54.4"N 86°58'26.8"W
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 25 | 28 | 38 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 68 | 55 | 41 | 30 |
| Low °F | 7 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 41 | 50 | 56 | 55 | 48 | 36 | 27 | 16 |
| Precip in | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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