Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, Wilderness area in Ottawa National Forest, Michigan, United States.
The Sturgeon River flows through a 300-foot deep canyon within the 14,729-acre wilderness, creating waterfalls, rapids, ponds, and natural terraces.
Congress designated this area as protected wilderness in 1987, preserving the natural landscape that was previously shaped by logging operations until 1910.
The forest trails and river banks provide opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and wildlife observation while maintaining the land's untouched character.
Access to the wilderness is available through Forest Service roads from M-28 highway, with the nearest town of Sidnaw located 4 miles southwest.
The wilderness contains Sturgeon Falls, a 15-foot waterfall where the river descends through a gorge before continuing its path toward Lake Superior.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 46.60890,-88.70220
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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