Dispersed
Sawkaw Lake
Manistee National Forest · Bitely, MI
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Official sources & verification
Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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- Agency source page
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- Address:Bitely, MI
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Manistee National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Sawkaw Lake
Trail
Leaf Lake and Condon Lake via North Country Trail
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7.4 mi948 ftgain
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Trail
Pere Marquette River Float
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14.5 mi814 ftgain
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Trail
Birch Grove Connector Trail and North Country Trail Loop
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7.5 mi669 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Pine Forest Pathway
Michigan
1.3 mi98 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Sheep Ranch Pathway
Michigan
1.9 mi157 ftgain
Easy
Trail
North Country Trail - M20 to Echo Dr
Michigan
7.1 mi541 ftgain
Easy
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