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The DNR is working on a new new general management plans for Keweenaw Point state-managed lands. The project is facilitated by Beckett & Raeder Inc., of Ann Arbor. Public and stakeholder input will be a critical part of the process.
A property’s general management plan defines a long-range (10- to 20-year) planning and management strategy to protect and preserve the site’s natural and cultural resources and provide access to land- and water-based public recreation and educational opportunities.
Keweenaw Point lands, comprised of current and future state-managed lands at the northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, include DNR-managed state forest lands and a portion of The Nature Conservancy-owned Keweenaw Heartlands. Together, the lands would comprise nearly 20,000 acres and be managed by the DNR as one unit.
The DNR-managed state forest lands comprise approximately 9,295 acres, which includes 13 miles of Lake Superior shoreline, several inland lakes, 3-plus miles of the Montreal River and a portion of Manitou Island. The land is managed primarily for dispersed recreation, such as camping, hunting, fishing, and access to water, as well as trails for ORVs, snowmobiles and mountain bikes. There are also plans to expand the trail network in the future. These lands contain unique natural and cultural resources and a variety of recreation and education opportunities. A number of former logging roads currently provide access.
The Nature Conservancy-owned Keweenaw Heartlands consists of three tracts of land, totaling 32,541 acres, purchased by in 2022. The DNR proposes to purchase one of these tracts – The Point – consisting of approximately 10,000 acres. The area represents a largely intact forested landscape punctuated with ecosystems from open peatlands to ridgetop bedrock glades. A number of high-quality natural communities have been found within this area including a mesic northern forest, rich conifer swamp and volcanic cliff. The DNR is currently securing funding.
The public was invited to learn about and share feedback on new draft general management plan for via an online public survey and public meetings throughout October and November 2026. The public comment period is now closed.
The Keweenaw Point state-managed land acquisition is taking additional time to move forward as we work through required regulatory steps that must be completed before the land can be transferred. This delay also shifts our timeline for developing the general management plan. All community input and data collected to date remain fully intact and will play a central role in shaping the final plan. We truly appreciate your patience as we navigate these required steps to ensure thoughtful land management, responsible stewardship and a successful outcome for the project.
Although the general management plan has been delayed, projects approved prior to this planning effort are moving ahead as planned, including the final phase of the Keweenaw Point Trail, known as the Montreal Corridor. This project will create a continuous trail through a rugged and largely undeveloped part of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
For more information, contact Debbie Jensen, park management plan administrator for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division, at JensenD1@Michigan.gov.
