Leashed dogs are welcome on the forest's trails, including routes to its waterfalls and to Lake Superior access at Black River Harbor. Keep dogs on a leash no longer than six feet and with a collar and current tags.
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 Ottawa fills the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan with about 500 named lakes, nearly 2,000 miles of streams, and countless waterfalls. Dogs are welcome to hike and to swim in the many lakes. Leashed dogs are welcome on the forest's trails, including routes to its waterfalls and to Lake Superior access at Black River Harbor. Keep dogs on a leash no longer than six feet and with a collar and current tags.
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.