Status board
What is closed or has an alert right now, across every national park site. Most serious first.
Last checked with the National Park Service at 5:54 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.
11 alerts in Michigan
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Closure
Tent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds
Isle Royale National Park · Michigan
Due to increased human-wildlife interactions and food storage concerns, individual tent sites and group sites at Three Mile, Daisy Farm, Moskey Basin, and Caribou Island Campgrounds are currently closed. Tent and hammock camping are not permitted anywhere within the campground. Off-trail camping zones 10, 11, 12, 13, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 are closed. Shelters remain open. Closed areas will be patrolled to ensure compliance.
More from the park: Tent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds
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Closure
Little Beaver Road Closed 10/21-10/22
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore · Michigan
Little Beaver Road will be closed to incoming traffic 7 am - 3 pm on October 21 and 22.
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Closure
Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore · Michigan
The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet of the paved trail was washed out April 28th from recent heavy rainfall and seasonal snow melt.
More from the park: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
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Caution
Island Mine Campground Stream Low
Isle Royale National Park · Michigan
The stream has very little water flow. Campers should bring enough water to Island Mine or plan on collecting water along your route.
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Caution
Harmful Algal Blooms Occurring in Lake Richie and Intermediate Lake
Isle Royale National Park · Michigan
Blooms are tested for toxin levels and monitored. Toxin levels are consistently low on Isle Royale. It is not recommended to filter water in any areas where there is surface scum, strong odors, or other evidence of a significant bloom. Blooms move around depending on wind and rain – filter water from places where blooms are not present or a different water source. It is low risk to filter water from relatively clear areas of an impacted water source.
More from the park: Harmful Algal Blooms Occurring in Lake Richie and Intermediate Lake
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Caution
Trails Not Maintained During Winter
River Raisin National Battlefield Park · Michigan
Trails at River Raisin National Battlefield Park are not maintained during winter months. Please use caution.
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Information
Boat Fuel Unavailable
Isle Royale National Park · Michigan
Fuel for boaters will not be available from September 13 through October 31 except for emergencies only. Boaters are encouraged to bring extra fuel in containers.
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Information
All Backpacks Must be in Storage Area at Three Mile and Rock Harbor.
Isle Royale National Park · Michigan
All backpacks must be stored in backpack storage areas at Three Mile and Rock Harbor campgrounds. All food and scented items are to be in the Food Storage Lockers. Containers should be kept in the Food Storage Locker when space allows or near the Food Storage Locker, do not store in tents.
More from the park: All Backpacks Must be in Storage Area at Three Mile and Rock Harbor.
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Information
Food Storage Regulations in Effect
Isle Royale National Park · Michigan
Proper food storage is required on Isle Royale. All food, trash, scented items, cooking supplies, cooking utensils, and fish/fish parts must be stored properly. To learn more about food storage and to learn how to properly store your food, trash, and scented items, click "more."
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Information
Trail Alerts
North Country National Scenic Trail · Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin
Trail closures are reported to the North Country Trail Association. Go to their Trail Alerts page for the latest information.
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Information
Fall Hunting Seasons
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Michigan
Michigan has many designated hunting seasons for different animals. Several of these hunting seasons overlap and begin mid-September. Hunting is permitted within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in accordance with Michigan state laws and regulations. Hunting is not permitted within 450 feet of popular sites within the park, which are listed in the Superintendent's Compendium. Wearing brightly colored clothing is recommended for visitors.