The U.S. Forest Service is happy to announce that several recreation sites across the Ottawa National Forest will be plowed and available for visitor access throughout the 2024 and 2025 winter season. Snowplowing will generally occur Monday through Friday no sooner than 24 hours after a snow event has ended. Users should be aware that facilities such as restrooms will not be available during the winter season.
” Winter is our longest recreation season of the year and important economically,” says Operations Staff Officer Spring Rosales. “The Forest Service appreciates the efforts of partners that plow recreation sites, and we are delighted to do our part for those one-of-a-kind winter experiences! ”
Recreation sites that will be open for winter access include:
Lake Ottawa, Black River Harbor and waterfalls, Hagerman Lake, Bass Lake, Langford Lake, Courtney Lake Day Use Area and Boat Launch, Clark Lake Recreational Area, Allen Lake, Moon Lake, Golden Lake, Imp Lake, Whitefish Trail, Bobcat Lake, Kakabika Falls, North Country Trailhead access off County Rd 519, O Kun de Kun Falls, Bergland Ski Trailhead, and White Deer Lake.
Plan ahead and prepare! Before embarking on your winter adventure think safety first:
- Ensure you have a current map and working compass.
- If a site hasn’t been plowed yet, re-think driving in.
- Don’t recreate alone without backup plans in place.
- Dress appropriately for changing winter weather conditions and always carry extra food and water.
- Remember, getting stuck in a remote area or being involved in a minor accident can turn life threatening quickly in the winter.
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