| Alt Names |
Baraga Plains Trail, Big Lake, Prison Camp Road, Gorge Cutoff Road, Sturgeon River, Honkers Pond, Big Lake Road |
| DESCRIPTION |
This 27-mile loop is open to both ATVs and motorcycles. Nearby Big Lake Campground offers primitive camping for small trailers.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Watton, MI |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 46º 37.084' W 88º 35.677' |
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From: Watton, MI
1) Take SR-28 east about 1 mile
2) Turn left (north) onto Plains Rd., continue 6.3 miles
3) Turn left (west) onto Forest Rd 2245, continue .75 miles
4) Staging area is on the right (north). |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
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| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
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| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
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| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
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| Bicycles |
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| Hiking |
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| Horseback |
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| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
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| Law Enforcement |
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| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
Yes ($16.25 per rider)
MI ORV License |
| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $15.00
RV: $15.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
Big Lake State Forest Campground
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 30181
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-1204
www.michigan.gov
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| TERRAIN |
| Miles Of Trail |
27 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
1200 to 1300 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Watton, MI |
| Gasoline |
Watton, MI |
| Diesel |
Watton, MI |
| Water |
Watton, MI |
| RV Hookup |
Watton, MI |
| RV Disposal |
Watton, MI |
| Campground |
Watton, MI |
| Conv Store |
Watton, MI |
| Swim Area |
Watton, MI |
| Water Body |
Watton, MI |
| Boat Ramp |
Watton, MI |
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