Travel Tips for Manistee, Michigan (and Mason County). Their is plenty of free camping off two track roads, also some free camping on the main roads. Campfire wood is free, you can use any wood that is down in the woods but you can't cut trees down.
There are numerous sandy beaches on the shores of Lake Superior to swim in and sunbathe on; and great agate hunting for rock collectors. We have hiking trails all through the Hiawatha National Forest and along the Pictures Rocks shoreline. There are incredible waterfalls all over Alger County, many can be viewed after just a short walk from a paved parking area.
