McCormick Wilderness
McCormick Wilderness is a 16,861-acre wilderness area in Baraga County, Michigan. It rises from about 1,451 to 1,929 ft. The nearest town is Michigamme, 7.3 miles away in a straight line.
McCormick Wilderness map
McCormick 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
- Michigamme, MI is the nearest town, 7.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in McCormick Wilderness is about 1,929 ft, and its lowest about 1,451 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages McCormick Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 16,861 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Kenton Ranger District, 906-852-3500 |
Getting to McCormick Wilderness
- Michigamme, MI is the nearest town, 7.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at McCormick Wilderness
- Yellow Dog Falls (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 1,502 ft), at 46.7336, -87.9752
- White Deer Lake Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 1,665 ft), at 46.6420, -88.0464
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in McCormick Wilderness
- Bulldog Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Fishing and water
Fishing inside the boundary: Clear Lake fishing , with stocking records and species on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to McCormick Wilderness
- National forestMcCormick Wilderness lies inside Ottawa 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)
- 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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