Beaver Basin Wilderness

Located on Lake Superior's southern shore, Beaver Basin Wilderness extends 3.5 miles inland, encompassing 11,740 acres of forests, lakes, and 13 miles of shoreline.

President Obama designated this area as a protected wilderness on March 30, 2009, through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act after 25 years of backcountry management.

The North Country National Scenic Trail traverses through the wilderness, offering hikers 8.4 miles of paths that connect to regional recreational networks.

Visitors access the wilderness via Little Beaver Lake Road, where they can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, and cross-country skiing.

The wilderness contains three distinct lakes - Beaver Lake at 762 acres, Trappers Lake at 45 acres, and Legion Lake at 35 acres, plus five cold water streams.

Location: Michigan

GPS coordinates: 46.56250,-86.32170

Latest update: March 19, 2025 08:39