Hessel Campgrounds

National Forests allow free-of-charge dispersed camping almost anywhere you choose within their boundaries. In the Hessel area there are two cleared areas for primitive camping near the Search Bay beach. Most of the St. Martin's Point area is within the Hiawatha National Forest boundary. See camping section in the introduction. Government Island is also open to camping. (906) 643-7900.

National Forest camping around Hessel
(906) 643-7900
National Forests allow free-of-charge dispersed camping almost anywhere you want within its boundaries. In the Hessel area there are two cleared areas near the Search Bay beach; most of the St. Martin's Point area is within the Hiawatha National Forest boundary. See camping section in introduction.

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HESSEL
POINTS OF INTEREST

Hessel harbor. The center of Hessel is near the harbor, an important and busy spot because so many summer residents boat to their island homes ... more

Katydid's. Large, very cool gift shop, with everything from vera Bradley bags to nautical decor and wine ... more

Marquette Island Preserves. A charming 1,400-acre preserve abundant with birds, reachable by boat ... more

Search Bay and St. Martin's Point Hiking & Ski Trail. A sandy beach in a beautiful, out-of-the-way spot with a couple of rustic campsites. ... more

The Wooden Door. A big building with eclectic treasures: vintage furniture, handmade Native American and local crafts, handsome decoys ... more

Birge Nature Preserve. In a 275-acre preserve of wetlands and forest, a quarter-mile path leads to a lake with eagles, beavers, and osprey ... more

Woods and Water Eco-Tours. Year-round kayak and mountain bike tours of quietm undeveloped settings throughout the region ... more

The Wooden Door. Big old warehouse now a diverse shop with everything from fine duck decoys & antique furniture to Native American handmade crafts ... more

Our Lady of the Snows Church & Historical Indian Cemetery . Indians have long settled the Hessel area, as this old cemetery shows ... more

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