Closures

The Keweenaw ORV route is closed between Lac La Belle and Powder House Road. Logging operations have created unsafe conditions for shared use which has resulted in a temporary closure of the trail. The closure begins two miles east of Lac La Belle Road and continues along S. Mandam LP for about 10 miles. There is no re-route option for connection to Copper Harbor. Forestry operations are expected to complete early December in time for snowmobile season. Users are asked to adhere to the closure.  Once the Forestry operations are complete the trail will be open to the public. (updated 10/3/19)

There will be a temporary closure along the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park in Rockford through March or April 2020. Please follow the signed detour. (updated 1/13/2020)

The North Country Trail is closed on the east side of the suspension bridge at Craig Lake State Park due to safety issues at two of the bridges further east. The trail around the lake is still accessible; however; the east side of park is temporarily closed. In addition, campsites #15 and #16 are closed. (updated 9/11/19)

A bridge along the North Country National Scenic Trail located on the east end of Craig Lake State Park in Baraga County is temporarily closed due to much-needed repairs. The timeline for completing repairs is uncertain; however, staff is working diligently on a solution. (updated 7/24/19)

A segment of Snowmobile Trail 76 / Indian River ORV Route between Wildwood and Reams roads is closed due to high water and washouts. Specifically, the segment is located in Cheboygan County (south of Indian River- T34N R3W Section 9).  Trail traffic can utilize local county roads to bypass the area. Staff is currently assessing the area for a potential reroute. (updated 7/2/19)

The portion of trail is located in southern Roscommon County between Beaver and Reserve roads, and is part of Snowmobile Trail No. 6. This section is temporarily closed due to impassible trail conditions and culvert work. Trail and road closure signs are posted on the impacted trail segment south of Beaver Road. Once that site has been completed, the trails will reopen. It's anticipated to reopen once conditions improve and work is completed. (updated 6/26/19)

A portion of the Caberfae MCCCT Trail in Wexford County is temporarily closed due to several large tree blow downs caused by a storm in August 2018. The trail is closed from W 46 Road north to W 40 Road. The remainder of the trail is open after all the debris was cleared. The DNR is currently working with U.S. Forest Service to approve re-routes. View trail closure map. (updated 5/22/19)

As a result of multiple active timber harvests taking place adjacent to the trail, a temporary closure of the 14.5-mile Missaukee Junction ORV Trail is in place. Sections of the trail are intermittently closed to allow for large logging equipment, which can make the trail unsafe for riders. The trail is located in the Cadillac Forest Management Unit, just two miles north of Cadillac in Wexford County. (updated 4/22/19)

The DNR and the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center have provided clarification about state forest roads and snowmobile trails within Camp Grayling training areas and ranges. (updated 3/14/19)

Severe damage occurred over Houghton County trails in June/July 2018 when major storms struck Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The damage forced numerous trail closures. The DNR and partnering agencies have worked to reopen several trail segments, although a few ORV trails are still impacted. Users are encouraged to visit the Interactive ORV Route & Trail Maps for details of affected trails. Overall, ORV trail connectivity remains open between Houghton and Copper Harbor. (updated 4/23/19)

There are closures to the MCCCT in both Charlevoix and Oscoda counties due to recent weather conditions. (updated 9/24/18)

The Evart Cycle Trail in the Northern Lower Peninsula has been closed temporarily due to storm damage. It is unknown when the trail will re-open. (updated 9/4/18)

Due to high water, the Finn & Feather boating access site (Huron County) is temporarily closed for the safety of boaters and visitors. The high water makes it impossible to know what's road or lake. The site will remain closed until further notice. (updated 1/18/20)

Dewey Lake boating access site, located in Cass County, has temporarily closed due to the rising water level. The site will be reopened once the water recedes. (updated 1/16/20)

The Knapp Street Bridge boating access site is temporarily closed so water can be drained from the area due to excessive water. It's anticipated that it will be closed for the remainder of the week. (updated 1/14/20)

STS Hydropower, LLC recently announced that it's conducting a 13-foot drawdown of Morrow Lake (Township of Comstock) to conduct required maintenance activities. Activities will include the repair or replacement of two spillway gates at the Morrow Dam. The lake level is being lowered at a rate of approximately 6 inches per day (weather permitting) and will remain at the lower level for an estimated 4-month period. The lowered condition of the lake is uncommon, and as such, the public is advised to keep away from all lake banks because there is a possibility of boaters and/or pets getting stuck or mired in the exposed silt. As a result, the Morrow Pond boating access site is temporarily closed through spring 2020. If you have any questions, please email bob.gates@eaglecreekre.com. (updated 11/13/20)

The boating access site at Rockport Recreation Area in Presque Isle County, Michigan, has temporarily closed due to navigation barriers caused by high water and wave action in Lake Huron. Boats aren't able to safely get in or out of the outlet because rocks and other debris are continually being pushed into the area adjacent to the inlet. The DNR anticipates that the boating access site will remain closed through spring 2020 when a solution is identified and can be implemented. (updated 10/19/19)

The Whites Bridge boating access site will remain open during construction of a new replica covered bridge. Although the access road, parking area and turn-around will be closed to vehicle traffic to accommodate the assembly of the 118-foot-long timber trusses, there are alternative access points. Parking may be limited during the workday, but should be adequate evenings and weekends. Construction is slated for completion in spring 2020. Please carpool as much as possible. (updated 1/7/20)

A temporary re-route has been constructed to again allow public access to the East and West pond boating access sites in the Groveland Mine area. A permanent fix is anticipated to take place soon. This reroute will allow for public access in the interim. (Updated 10/16/19).

Due to recent rainfall, a handful of boating access sites have temporarily closed due to high water levels. Ramps and parking lots may be under water and it is predicted that water levels could rise even higher over the coming days. The DNR is attempting to list the boating access sites that have been impacted below; however, a complete list may not be available at this time. (updated 6/25/19)

The restaurant will be closed for the remainder of the season for renovations and upgrades and is slated to reopen in spring 2020 under new management(updated 9/26/19)

The Harlow Lake fishing pier at Little Presque Isle, located north of Marquette, was damaged severely when weather changes produced fluctuating water levels this past winter. The fishing pier will remain closed until funding is secured and it can be repaired. (updated 1/8/20)

Due to a road improvement project, Rifle River Recreation Area's Grousehaven Campground (modern) will be closed Sept. 8 to Oct. 15, 2020. In addition, the Devoe, Ranch, Spruce and group-use rustic campgrounds will be closed Aug. 16 to Sept. 3 and Sept. 30 to Oct. 15. Cabin users will need to utilize the south entrance gate Sept. 30 to Oct. 15. (updated 1/16/20)

The Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park campground is closed through mid June to accommodate an electrical upgrade project and construction of a new toilet/shower building in the west loop. If the weather cooperates, the campground may open earlier. The lodge is open for reservations year round. Call 1-800-447-2757 to make a reservation. (updated 1/14/20)

Due to flooding that occurred in Leelanau State Park this past fall, a portion of the campground road is closed. As a result, a handful of campsites are temporarily closed until the situation can be evaluated this spring. The campsites will be monitored and if the situation changes the sites will open back up, if appropriate. (updated 1/14/20)

Due to extremely high water levels on Lake Huron (which are forecasted to be higher next year), a handful of lakefront sites (currently less than 10) have temporarily closed. We're working to find a way to secure and protect these impacted sites. Park staff will be monitoring water levels and any impacts it may have on these campsites. If necessary, additional closures may be announced. (updated 1/14/2020)

A portion of the Ludington's Beechwood Campground (middle and back areas) will close during the 2020 camping season for site improvements. Improvements will include the construction of a new bathhouse building in the back of the campground and overall electrical improvements. In addition, due to high-water levels along Lake Michigan and high ground water levels, the Jack Pine campground is closed for the foreseeable future. (updated 1/13/2020)

High-water levels and storm damage have temporarily closed the southern portion of the northernmost access road located off Bell's Bay Road. As a result, the day-use area and sites #36-80 in the rustic campground are temporarily closed until the road can be evaluated in the spring. (updated 1/13/2020)

A portion of the east end of The Strand (Belle Isle's perimeter road), located between the Athletic Shelter and the Lake Okonoka Bridge, will temporarily close through May 1,2020 for construction of a box culvert. This 10-foot-square box culvert will be installed on the park's south shore that will allow native fish passage back into the Detroit River from Blue Heron Lagoon and Lake Okonoka. Park visitors should expect the following: 1) traffic will be rerouted onto Central Avenue and 2) Woodside Drive will be closed to through traffic. (updated 1/7/2020)

Petoskey State Park Dunes Campground will be closed for construction Sept. 8, 2020 through the end of May 2021 (tentative) for electrical system updgrades. Tannery Creek Campground will remain open. (updated 12/6/19)

​Due to recent flooding and continued rising water levels on the Great Lakes, Muskegon State Park's Channel Campground won't open for advance reservations during the 2020 camping season. (Updated 11/25/19)

The modern campground at Sleepy Hollow State Park will temporarily close for a major electrical upgrade project in 2020. As a result, campsites #1 through #100 will be closed April 10- July 31. (updated 10/17/19)

The majority of Andrus Lake State Forest Campground is temporarily closed due to high water levels on the east side of the campground. The water is beginning to drop, but  water continues to cover the road and is still more than 1-foot deep in some locations. (updated 7/9/19)

Highland Recreation Area, located in Oakland County, will undergo a nearly $1.6 million road renovation project this summer. The completed work will be in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The first phase of construction is set to begin July 8. (updated 6/11/19).

A portion of Lakeport State Park's South Campground (sites 301-356) and the White Pine and Cedar cabins are closed for construction of a new restroom building. It's anticipated to reopen in spring 2020. (updated 1/8/20)

The  Lapeer Pit shooting range in Lapeer County, located within Lapeer State Game Area, will be closed from Nov. 26, 2019, to Aug. 31, 2020 for renovations and improvements. The site will be closed to public use and entry for the duration of construction. Lapeer State Game Area also will be closed to target shooting for the duration of construction. (updated 11/22/19)

The popular wildlife viewing tower at Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area in Bay County will be closed for improvements from mid-November through mid-April. The tower is located at the end of East Kitchen Road and overlooks the East Marsh, Wildlife Refuge Area and Saginaw Bay. Barring weather delays, the viewing tower should reopen in plenty of time for wildlife viewers, birders and photographers to enjoy the spring bird migration. (updated 11/13/19)

The boat tour from Copper Harbor State Marina to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse is closed due to the absence of a contractor. The Copper Harbor lighthouse is located on state park land; however, the area between Fort Wilkins Historic State Park and the lighthouse is situated on private land and passage between the two is NOT allowed. (updated 6/7/2019)

The Reedsburg Dam repair project in Missaukee County will halt for the winter and commence in spring 2020. The project is more than 90 percent complete, and all work at the water level has been completed. This means that the water levels will likely be restored sometime in the spring. At this time, there are sections of the dam that are restriced to the public. (updated 11/14/2019)

The trail parking lot intermittently will close when erosive trail conditions exist due to wet weather and there is a need to minimize activity along the trail. Updates will be available at https://www.facebook.com/dtetrail. (updated Jan. 25, 2017)