Reid Lake Backcountry Campsites

Camping, bicycle and pack animal restrictions for Hoist Lake and Reid Lake areas.

Order No. R904-14-23

ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR RESTRICTING THE OCCUPANCY AND USE FOR THE HOIST LAKE FOOT TRAVEL AREA, REID LAKE FOOT TRAVEL AREA, AND SILVER VALLEY AREA ON THE HURON-MANISTEE NATIONAL FORESTS

Under the authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551), and the Secretary of Agriculture’s Regulations 36 CFR 261.50(a) and or (b), the following acts and omissions are prohibited on National Forest lands located within Alcona County, Michigan, Huron-Manistee National Forest, as shown on the attached map (Exhibit 1): 

1. Using any campsite by a party of more than 10 persons. 36 CFR 261.58(f) 
2. Camping within 200 feet of an open body of water, swamp or foot trail, except at designated sites. 36 CFR 261.58(e) 
3. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire within 200 feet of an open body of water, swamp or foot trail, except at designated sites. 36 CFR 261.52(a) 
4. Using a bicycle or motorized vehicle on forest development trails. 36 CFR 261.55(b) 
5. Using a bicycle or motorized vehicle on forest development roads 36 CFR 261.54(a) 
6. Using a saddle, pack or draft animal on forest development roads 36 CFR 261.54(b) 
7. Possessing or using a saddle, pack, or draft animal on forest development trails 36 CFR 261.55(c) 

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the following persons will be exempt from the order: 

1. Any Federal, State, or Local officers, or members of an organized rescue or firefighting force engaged in the performance of an official duty. 
2. Persons with a valid permit in their possession signed by the District Ranger or Forest Supervisor specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. 
3. Individuals identified as exempt in other agreements or (MOUs) Memorandum of Understanding. 

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 and imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both under the authority of Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 3559 and 3571.