Dogs are welcome on the forest's hundreds of miles of trails, including the North Country National Scenic Trail. Keep pets leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and keep them under control at all times in wilderness areas.
Swim beaches and designated swimming areas typically bar pets. On Grand Island National Recreation Area, dogs must stay leashed except when used for hunting.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The Hiawatha sits between Lakes Superior, Huron, and Michigan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with wilderness areas such as Big Island Lake and Rock River Canyon. On Grand Island National Recreation Area, domestic animals must be kept on a leash except while being used for hunting. Dogs are welcome on the forest's hundreds of miles of trails, including the North Country National Scenic Trail. Keep pets leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and keep them under control at all times in wilderness areas.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Swim beaches and designated swimming areas typically bar pets. On Grand Island National Recreation Area, dogs must stay leashed except when used for hunting.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.