Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Hosted by USDA Forest Service
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Encompassing one of the largest tracts of remaining old growth forest in the Midwest, the Sylvania Wilderness covers 18,327 acres and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. 34 named lakes are within its boundary. Special rules and regulations are in place to protect the wilderness characteristics of Sylvania, so plan ahead and prepare before your trip. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking and backcountry camping are the most popular activities. Campsites are scattered along 8 lakes within the wilderness. There are nearly 30 miles of hiking and portage trails, and 18 lakes have maintained portage trails leading to them. Special fishing regulations apply. The wilderness has 50 primitive individual backcountry campsites, accessible by paddling or hiking and not accessible by vehicles. No more than 6 people are allowed per campsite. Each is marked with a post along the shoreline, has a metal campfire ring and a wilderness style latrine, and most only have room for 2-3 tents. Campsites are located approximately 200 ft from the shoreline. All sites are accessible from the water, but only some have maintained hiking trails leading to them, so check the Sylvania Wilderness Map to see which sites are along hiking trails before planning to hike to your campsite. Located along the watershed divide between Lake Superior and the Mississippi River, old-growth northern-hardwood forest and undeveloped lakes are the primary features of the wilderness. They provide habitat for a wide range of animal and plant life, including rare orchids, bald eagles, loons and osprey. Some lakes have sandy beaches, others are surrounded by record-size red and white pines, and several support unique fisheries.
Location
ASH-1
Clark Lake · GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 0
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites50
Watersmeet, MI
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Amenities
Grills
Shade
Site features
Tent
Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Picnicking
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Winter Sports
Rules & policies
Check-in
1:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Camping equipment required
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