Dogs are welcome throughout the forests, including hiking routes and the portions of the North Country National Scenic Trail that run through the area. Keep dogs leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under control on general forest trails.
Designated swim beaches and swim areas along the Great Lakes shoreline and inland lakes are typically off-limits to pets.
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 Huron-Manistee National Forests spread across nearly a million acres of Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and the forests keep a dedicated Canine Camper Tips page for visitors bringing dogs. Popular spots line four Wild and Scenic Rivers: the Pine, Manistee, Au Sable, and Pere Marquette. Dogs are welcome throughout the forests, including hiking routes and the portions of the North Country National Scenic Trail that run through the area. Keep dogs leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under control on general forest trails.
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.
Designated swim beaches and swim areas along the Great Lakes shoreline and inland lakes are typically off-limits to pets.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.