Sylvania Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Michigan, United States.
The 18,327-acre Sylvania Wilderness contains 34 lakes surrounded by dense forests of maple, oak, and white pine trees within Ottawa National Forest.
The land served as a hunting and gathering ground for Native American tribes before becoming part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in modern times.
The wilderness area maintains strict regulations to preserve its natural state, reflecting American values of environmental conservation and outdoor recreation.
Visitors need permits for camping at 50 designated sites, which include fire rings and wilderness latrines, with reservations available through recreation.gov.
The wilderness contains specialized fishing regulations, including restrictions on transporting bass across National Forest Lands in the protected area.
Location: Michigan
Operator: United States Forest Service
Website: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/ottawa/recarea/?recid=12331
GPS coordinates: 46.21600,-89.29800
Latest update: May 13, 2025 18:08
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