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Manistee National Forest

Gale Warning issued July 21 at 4:49PM EDT until July 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

4:49 PM — July 22nd, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 11 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 2:47PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

2:47 PM — 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-7 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Emmet, Benzie and Manistee Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 21 at 4:49PM EDT until July 22 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

4:49 PM — July 22nd, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 11 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Overview

The Huron-Manistee National Forests comprise nearly one million acres in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, spanning between Lakes Michigan and Huron. The forest is fully open and offers year-round recreation including camping, hiking, OHV trails, and access to four Wild and Scenic Rivers (Pine, Manistee, Au Sable, and Pere Marquette). Current advisories include: a March 29, 2025 ice storm and subsequent wind events have left many downed trees across the Mio Ranger District (Huron side), affecting motorized and non-motorized trail access—use caution in that area. There are long-standing 'Do Not Eat' advisories for deer within 5 miles of Clark's Marsh near the former Wurtsmith AFB in Oscoda Township, and for all fish from Clark's Marsh and resident fish from the lower Au Sable River due to contamination. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment is ongoing at Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. Fire danger is currently LOW. The forest hosts rare species including Kirtland's Warbler, Piping Plover, Karner Blue Butterfly, and Pitcher's Thistle. Four district offices serve the forest: Baldwin, Cadillac, Manistee, White Cloud (Manistee side), and Huron Shores and Mio (Huron side).

Campgrounds

Bear Track Campground Benton Lake Campground Blacksmith Bayou Access Bowman Bridge Bowman Bridge Recreation Area Campground Brush Lake Recreation Area Campground Gleasons Landing Government Landing Access Hemlock Recreation Area Highbanks Campground Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite Hungerford Lake Recreation Area Campgrou Hungerford Trail Camp Lake Michigan At Manistee Marzinski Horse Campground Minnie Pond Recreation Area Newaygo State Park Campground Nichols Lake South Campground Old Grade Campground Peterson Bridge Pine Lake Recreation Area Campground Pines Point Campground Red Bridge River Access Site Sand Lake Campground Sawdust Hole Angler Access Seaton Creek Campground Shelley Lake Recreation Area Sulak Campground

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