Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
14,621 acres56.1 mi of trail
County Road 646Black HighwayTober HighwaySorgnfrei Highway+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Camp Black Lake · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Ocqueoc Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Ocqueoc Township
The biggest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit (56.1 mi), Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway (8.6 mi). 44% of Ocqueoc Township’s land is conserved, about 14,466 acres. 14,556 acres are parks and preserves, 32,491 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
44%
14,466 acres · of 52.0 sq mi of land
Trails
73 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
14,556 ac
32,491 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
70%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
5 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, with 56.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
524 acres8.6 mi of trail
Black Highway
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Ocqueoc Outdoor Center
Managed by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Presque Isle County
19 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Managed by National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration;State of Michigan
4 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
14,466 conserved acres
44% of Ocqueoc Township’s land. Who manages Ocqueoc Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources14,466 ac
State Conservation Area · 14,466 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta State Forest Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 14,466 | Open |
Things to do
13 places to go in Ocqueoc Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Ocqueoc Township
Boat Launch
DirectionsOcqueoc Lake Boat Launch
DirectionsPlus 3 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Waterfalls in Ocqueoc Township
Ocqueoc FallsIn Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway
DirectionsScenic views in Ocqueoc Township
Scenic OverlookIn Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
DirectionsScenic Overlook
DirectionsPlus 2 scenic views without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Ocqueoc Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Ocqueoc Township
Ocqueoc Cabins & CampsitesFee
DirectionsOcqueoc Falls State Forest CampgroundFee · In Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsTrails & water
7 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 6.3 miUnpaved · 60.6 mi
County Road 6463.0 mi
Black Highway2.7 mi
Tober Highway1.3 mi
Sorgnfrei Highway0.6 mi
Plains Highway0.6 mi
Acorn Ridge Highway0.5 mi
King Highway0.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Basketball
1Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
The best walking months in Ocqueoc Township: May, June and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 29 | 39 | 51 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 56 | 43 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.5 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Ocqueoc Township →
Next door
Ocqueoc Township and its neighbors
Ocqueoc Township has the second most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Bearinger Township93 miOcqueoc Township73 miCase Township72 miNorth Allis Township26 miRogers Township25 miMoltke Township13 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocqueoc Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rogers Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| North Allis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Moltke Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Case Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bearinger Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Ocqueoc Township
Where can I hike in Ocqueoc Township?
The longest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, 56.1 miles; Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway, 8.6 miles; Ocqueoc Outdoor Center, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Ocqueoc Township’s trails?
Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit and Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Ocqueoc Township?
72,681 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Ocqueoc Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 14,556 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Ocqueoc Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →