Established Camping
Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness in Michigan features rugged terrain with dense forests and steep gorges. Temperatures range from lows around 10°F in winter to highs near 80°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the scenic Sturgeon River Gorge and the Ottawa National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.
Description
The Wild and Scenic Sturgeon River rushes out of the northern portion of this wilderness, over the 20 foot volcanic outcroppings of Sturgeon Falls, and through a gorge that reaches 350 feet in depth and a mile in width. Throughout this rugged, steep Wilderness, the Sturgeon and Little Silver Rivers and their tributaries have carved falls, rapids, ponds, oxbows, and terraces. Stunning views are possible from the eastern rim of the gorge. Except for a few naturally bare slopes, most of the land is forested with pine, hemlock, aspen, sugar maple, birch, and basswood. When the leaves of the hardwoods change color in the fall, they form a vivid tapestry. There are few established trails in Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, and the few overgrown logging roads are hard to find and follow. The North Country National Scenic Trail parallels the northern and eastern boundaries for about eight miles. Sturgeon River Campground offers seven sites on the southeastern boundary. In spring and during peak runoff, kayaking and white water canoeing are challenging, and only recommended for advanced paddlers. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness Map
Location
Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness is located in Michigan
Directions
From Sidnaw, Mi., travel east on M 28 approximately ¼ mile to FR 2200, turn left onto FR 2200. There are several locations you are able to enter into the Wilderness, it is recommended that you use the campground or approved trailhead. To access the campground travel north on FR 2200 approximately 5 miles. To access the southern most trailhead travel north on FR 2200 approximately 3 miles to FR 2224, the trailhead is on the right on FR 2224.
Coordinates
46.61811829 N
88.6986344 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Courtney Lake Campground
1 hr 13 min away
Emily Lake State Forest Campground
1 hr 30 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 21 min from Wausau, WI
- 3 hrs 35 min from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 54 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 59 min from Duluth, MN
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
