Horseshoe Bay Wilderness
Horseshoe Bay Wilderness is a 3,879-acre wilderness area in Mackinac County, Michigan. It rises from about 578 to 691 ft. The nearest town is St. Ignace, 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
Horseshoe Bay Wilderness map
Horseshoe Bay Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- St. Ignace, MI is the nearest town, 3.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Horseshoe Bay Wilderness is about 691 ft, and its lowest about 578 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Horseshoe Bay Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 3,879 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | St. Ignace Ranger District, 906-643-7900 |
Getting to Horseshoe Bay Wilderness
- St. Ignace, MI is the nearest town, 3.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Horseshoe Bay Wilderness
- Horseshoe Bay Access (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 582 ft), at 45.9399, -84.7377
- Foley Creek - Cg (0.13 mi outside the boundary, 618 ft), at 45.9337, -84.7505
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Horseshoe Bay Wilderness
- National forestHorseshoe Bay Wilderness lies inside Hiawatha National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Michigan
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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