Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness is a 16,704-acre wilderness area in Houghton County, Michigan. It rises from about 772 to 1,421 ft. The nearest town is Covington, 5.3 miles away in a straight line.
Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness map
Sturgeon River Gorge 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
- Covington, MI is the nearest town, 5.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness is about 1,421 ft, and its lowest about 772 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 16,704 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Kenton Ranger District, 906-852-3500 |
Getting to Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
- Covington, MI is the nearest town, 5.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
- Bears Den Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 1,164 ft), at 46.6397, -88.6779
- Sidnaw Creek (F R 2200) Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 1,387 ft), at 46.5467, -88.6733
- Sidnaw Creek (F R 2217) Trailhead (0.04 mi outside the boundary, 1,271 ft), at 46.6022, -88.7113
- Sturgeon Falls Trailhead (0.07 mi outside the boundary, 1,168 ft), at 46.6466, -88.6837
- Pine Bluff Trailhead (0.08 mi outside the boundary, 1,251 ft), at 46.6140, -88.6490
- Nct Trailhead Fr2200 - Fr2240 (0.49 mi outside the boundary, 1,154 ft), at 46.6439, -88.6678
- Silver Mountain Trailhead (0.55 mi outside the boundary, 1,031 ft), at 46.6674, -88.7376
- Nct Trailhead Fr 2240 (0.58 mi outside the boundary, 1,249 ft), at 46.6156, -88.6389
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
- National forestSturgeon River Gorge 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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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