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Saturday, December 23, 2023
Other Names | Cranberry Lake ORV Trail, Bear Lake, Joe Straw Creek, Cranberry Creek, Lake Huron |
Last Known Status | Open |
This scenic area offers seven miles of sandy and hard packed trails that wind next to Cranberry Lake. Primitive camping and boating opportunities can be found at nearby De Tour Campground.
Permit Required | Yes | MI ORV License |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | MI ORV permit required. |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (94 dB) | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Yes | required by state law |
Camping | ||
Campfires | ||
Night Riding | Unknown | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
Rule Enforcement |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | State Forest |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 De Tour State Forest Campground Fee |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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Nearest City | De Tour Village, MI | ||
| From: De Tour Village, MI
1) Take SR-134 west about 5 miles 2) Staging area is on the right (north). |
Contact Info | Michigan Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30181 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-1204 dnr-trails@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov |
Comment | MI ORV Sticker Info |
Contact Info | Detour State Forest Campground (906) 635-5281 www.michigandnr.com |
Miles Of Trail | 7 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 600 to 650 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Little |
Gasoline | De Tour Village, MI | |
Diesel | De Tour Village, MI | |
Water | De Tour Village, MI | |
RV Hookup | De Tour Village, MI | |
RV Disposal | De Tour Village, MI | |
Campground | De Tour Village, MI | |
Conv Store | De Tour Village, MI |
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