State Forests
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Rustic Campgrounds
Many people have come to associate the NHAL with smaller, quieter, traditional rustic-style campgrounds. Typically, these campgrounds range from about 20 to 70 campsites, usually having a wider spacing than modern campgrounds. They have only minimal…
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Modern Campgrounds
The NHAL State Forest has four modern family campgrounds. Crystal Lake, Musky Lake, Firefly Lake and Clear Lake campgrounds have a total of 355 sites. These campgrounds have paved roadways, flush toilets and showers but no electrical hookups.…
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Nature Center
The Northern Highland American Legion (NHAL) State Forest has a nature center at the Crystal Lake Campground picnic area that includes a variety of educational displays and activities for the entire family. Within the NHAL, there are also five…
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Camping
The Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest (NHAL) provides a variety of modern, rustic, group and primitive camping opportunities. Some campgrounds offer accessible facilities. Firefly Lake and Crystal Lake campgrounds each have one…
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Management and Business
Master plan The NHAL master plan was approved by the Natural Resources Board in 2005 and amended in 2017 to meet the public’s changing recreation needs.
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Conditions
Weather Weather forecast - Forest Headquarters [exit DNR] Weather forecast - Clear Lake area [exit DNR] Weather forecast - Crystal Lake area [exit DNR] Trails All ski trail parking lots are plowed for winter use, and the nature trailheads…
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Recreation
ATV All-Terrain Vehicles are not allowed anywhere on the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest. For riding opportunities, please see the DNR ATV information webpage. Biking Biking at NHAL State Forest Camping Camping at NHAL…
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Maps
Campground maps All campgrounds Paddling Routes NHAL paddling routes Groomed cross-country skiing trail maps Escanaba McNaughton