Closures

Bankson Lake’s water levels in Van Buren County continue to rise due to the extensive amount of rainfall in recent weeks. As a result, the Bankson Lake boating access site is temporarily closed until water levels are back to normal. (updated 5/10/19)

Due to the extensive amount of rainfall in recent weeks. the Eagle Lake boating access site (Texas Township) is temporarily closed until water levels are back to normal. (updated 5/10/19)

Due to the extensive amount of rainfall in recent weeks. the Grand River (Ada) boating access, located at 7951 Fulton St. E, Ada in Kent County, is temporarily closed due to flooding of the landing and parking lot. The road will be fixed the week of May 13 with the addition of gravel. (updated 5/10/19)

The Lake Paradise boating access site will close June 10-20 to undergo necessary repairs.

Burt Lake boating access site will temporarily close in September for the second phase of a site enhancements project.

The Eastport and Fisherman's Paradise boating access sites will each close for one day in early May for ramp maintenance. (updated 4/22/19)

The Harlow Lake fishing pier at Little Little Presque Isle, north of Marquette, was damaged severely when recent weather changes produced fluctuating water levels. The fishing pier will remain closed until it can be repaired. (updated 12/11/18)

The Beaufort boating access site is under water due to unusual rain this past fall and spring. It is anticipated that it will re-open May 15. (updated 10/15/18)

A failed culvert on an access road has forced the DNR to reroute traffic to its Cully Gage Cabin, rustic campground and boating access site. Access to these park features – after scheduled opening on May 23 – will be via Marquette Country Road AKE; turning right onto County Road IAJ, and then another right onto Blue Road. The reroute is expected to remain in effect until May or June 2020. (updated 5/17/19)

Warren Dunes State Park, in Berrien County, has two enhancement projects lined up this spring and summer. There will be restricted road access during construction in order to allow the contractor to complete the work as quickly as possible. Sections of the park will reopen as work is completed. (updated 5/3/19)

UPDATE 5/13/19: By Saturday, May 18 (weather permitting), there should be complete road access to all campground sites. Roadway access to the beach area may take a few more days for completion. The project is now slated to be finished by May 20.

The campground at Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park will be temporarily closed Sept. 8, 2019 through May 15, 2020 for an enhancement project, which includes an electrical upgrade and a new bathroom building. As a result, the Oct. 4 harvest festival has been canceled. (updated 4/25/19)

As a result of recent flooding at Harlow Lake flooding, the Little Presque Isle Harlow Lake cabins will be closed through Monday, May 6. There is no damage to the cabins; however, the water is high at it’s banks near the cabins and Harlow Lake Road is flooded. (updated 4/22/19)

As a result of Harlow Lake flooding and consuming large portions of the road into the cabins, the Little Presque Isle Harlow Lake cabins will be closed through Monday, May 6. (updated 4/22/19)

Significant rainfall and snowmelt have resulted in high water levels in Beaufort Lake State Forest Campground. As a result, the campground is anticipated to be closed until May 15. (updated 4/22/19)

Significant rainfall and snowmelt have resulted in high water levels in the campground. As a result, the campground is anticipated to be closed until May 9. (updated 4/22/19)

The campground (sections 1 and 3) at Muskallonge Lake State Park will temporarily close due to electrical updates and site improvements. The two sections are slated to re-open in mid-July 2019. (updated 12/12/18)

Lakeport State Park's South Campground (sites 301-356, White Pine and Cedar cabins) will be closed June 4 through mid-fall for the construction of a new restroom building. (updated 5/6/19)

The modern campground, modern lodge and sanitation station at P.H. Hoeft State Park is closed for the remainder of the season; however, the park will open for reservations March 21, 2019 at 8 a.m. Some sites will be open for Memorial weekend. The remainder of the campsites will open June 14, 2019. (updated 3/19/18)

Beaufort State Forest Campground (Baraga County) is completely under water and will be closed through the end of the season. It will re-open in spring 2019. (updated 10/12/18)

Significant rainfall over several days has forced the early closure of campgrounds at Baraga State Park in Baraga County and the Union Bay campground at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County. The modern campgrounds at both parks are closed for the remainder of the season. (updated 10/11/18)

The 4-mile River Trail, which connects the Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls, is closed due to high water. Both falls can be viewed by driving to each main entrance. (updated 5-6-19)

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)

Sections of the Norway Off-Road Vehicle Trail and forest road known as the “Cassidy Creek Truck Trail” will be temporarily closed this fall for trail improvements. Construction is scheduled in two phases, and it is anticipated that all work should be completed by spring or early summer 2019. (updated 9/7/18)

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)

Several trails in Lake County and throughout the Northern Lower Peninsula were adversely affected by a storm that hit the area Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 28-29. As a result, motorized and nonmotorized trail users likely will encounter downed trees and branches on the trails and should use caution on any open trail. (updated 8/30/18)

Work near the Nashua Trail canal crossing near Woodside Drive has been completed; however, temporary detours for Woodside Drive and The Strand in the vicinity of Lake Okonoka are expected to continue through spring 2019. (updated 10/16/18)

Snowmobile reports are hosted by a number of third parties and provide helpful information on trail conditions.

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)

After years of planning, site evaluation and opportunities for community input, the Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with construction on improvements at the Echo Point shooting range at Allegan State Game Area in Allegan County. The site will be closed to public use and entry for the duration of construction, April 10 through Aug. 31. (updated 4/5/19)

A bridge over Werner’s Creek, southwest of Trenary, has been deemed unsafe for vehicle traffic of any kind. The bridge is located about a mile north of the Alger-Delta county line, along Deadhorse Creek Road, roughly 4 miles west of U.S. Highway 41. (updated 11/13/18)

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 6/7/2018)

Areas impacted by last summer’s disastrous flooding in Houghton County may see the potential for new flooding concerns with spring runoff. The DNR is looking for reports from the public should any potential problems arise, including pooling of water upstream of designated trails and in areas where it does not naturally occur, new washouts, new slumping of the trail grades and blocked water flow on existing structures such as storm drains and culverts. (updated 4/3/2019)

To ensure public safety, the conservatory will remain closed until the entire construction project is completed in July. It periodically will open on the weekends and holidays as construction conditions allow. Visit the conservatory's Facebook page (Facebook.com/ASWConservatory) to learn about change in hours. (updated 3/4/19)

The Reedsburg dam is undergoing significant maintenance upgrades through early June 2019. As a result, the water will remain low throughout the winter with all the boards still removed from the dam. Construction activities will resume as soon as the spring weather allows. Once constrution is completed, the DNR will begin to slowly raise the water level.  It is expected to take all summer and fall to get the flooding back to full pool. (updated 12/19/18)

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)