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Forest Islands Trail

Saturday, May 10, 2025

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Other Names

Forest Islands ORV Trail, Elwood Creek, Westman Lake, Devils Creek, Cedar River, Degroves Creek, Camp Creek

Last Known StatusOpen

This area offers two staging areas, 38 miles of trails and a nearby primitive campground that has 18 tent sites and 4 sites for small trailers.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesMI ORV License
Dates OpenYear-Round
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedNoMI ORV permit required.
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (94 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthYes (72 inches)has entrance gate or posts
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)		Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredYesrequired by state law
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingSome Areas(camp in developed sites only)
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedvehicles must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement
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TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandState Forest

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
CampingYes
Tent: $20.00
RV: $20.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
Cedar River North Campground Fee

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityFord River, MI
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From: Ford River, MI
1) Take SR-35 south about 7 miles
2) Turn right (west) on CR-535, continue about 2.5 miles to staging area

Alt Driving Directions:
3) Take SR-35 south 22 miles
4) Turn right (west) onto Camp O Lane, continue about 3 miles to staging area.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoMichigan Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 30181
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-1204
dnr-trails@michigan.gov
www.michigan.gov
CommentMichigan ORV Sticker Info
Contact InfoCedar River North State Forest Campground
(906) 786-2354
dnr-reservations@michigan.gov
www.michigandnr.com

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TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail38
Climate TypeForest
Elevation550 to 700 ft.
Trail MaintenanceUnknown
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline GasolineFord River, MI
Diesel DieselFord River, MI
Potable Water WaterFord River, MI
RV Hookups RV HookupFord River, MI
RV Dump Station RV DisposalFord River, MI
Primitive Camping CampgroundFord River, MI
Convenience Store Conv StoreFord River, MI
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