$22 - $24 / night

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Widewaters Campground

4 Reviews

About

National Forest

Hiawatha National Forest

Overview

Widewaters Campground is remotely located on Michigan's upper peninsula in the Hiawatha National Forest. It sits on a stretch of heavily forested land between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, near a series of smaller lakes and the Indian River, making it an ideal getaway for anglers and explorers alike.

Recreation

This small, quiet campground is perfect for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy catching brook trout in the area. The 9-mile Bruno's Run Trail, which winds its way past a host of small lakes in the area, passes directly through the campground and is a popular trail for hiking and biking, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.

Facilities

Natural Features

Widewaters is in a beautiful forest of mature hardwoods, sandwiched between Irwin Lake and Indian River.

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Location

Widewaters Campground is located in Michigan

Directions

From Munising, Michigan, go east on Michigan Highway 28 for about 3 miles. Turn south on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and continue for 12 miles. Turn west onto Forest Road 2262 and follow for about a mile to the campground entrance.

Address

P.O. Box 171
Munising, MI 49862

Coordinates

46.2194444 N
86.6283333 W

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Access

Drive-In
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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Poor
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

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$22 - $24

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First Come - First Served

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General Info

Reservations

(877) 444-6777

Art S.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2022

Remote and rustic

This is a larger campground for the area. Sites are located around one loop. 3 sets of vault toilets are evenly spaced. Sites are decently sized and have shade.

The boat launch is down another short road so traffic doesn’t come through camp. Hiking trails can be found right from camp which is a feature we look for.

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Keenan

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2021

Great for canoeing

Stopped for a night to camp and canoe around the Fish Lake area. There’s a really cool little camp spot on one of the islands. Next time we’ll definitely be packing for a stay out there. Very clean and quiet.

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Month of VisitOctober

Dustin D.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 29, 2019

Remote and Scenic

This campground has no running water, so no showers or anything fancy so if you like having those amenities this is not for you, but it takes you into the wilderness and into the beauty of the remote forests of the Upper Peninsula. It is a peaceful and quite campground with a lake and a river, and beach it is away from everything the stars at night really shine here. The caretakers and really cool and nice people. What made it for me though was just the fact that it was away from everything and gave you a break from reality and society and just took you into nature. If you like getting away and roughing it, then this a great campground to pitch up your tent or camper and having a relaxing trip.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Nancy W.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 13, 2017

Wooded Campground with Water Access

This is a small (35 sites) heavily wooded campground in the Hiawatha National Forest and makes for a great place to camp where you can get away and be surrounded by nature, yet you are only a dozen miles to the town of Munising. There are no hook-ups for RVs but the campground has pit toilets, drinking water, and trash receptacles. The campground has some sites that can be reserved on recreation.gov and there is a self-pay for first come, first served sites. It seemed like most of the campers where locals who came on the weekends to get away and fish (there is a larger boat launch just ½ upstream from the campground).

There is a great feel to this campground because sites are well-spaced and the trees not only provide shade but privacy. The other thing that is really nice is that the sites are very long so you feel tucked away in the woods. There is also a boat launch in the campground which was perfectly convenient for launching our kayaks. I decided to take my dog with me in the kayak for a paddle on the Indian River but that got cut short because the black flies were so pesky. Now I see why so many people have screen rooms to protect from the flies and mosquitos that are so legendary in the Upper Peninsula.

One of the many hikes we did was the Bruno’s Run Trail. The trail is a 9-mile loop that winds through the woods and takes you by various lakes (which was much appreciated by our water-loving dog). It is used by mountain bikers but we only saw two other people while we were hiking. There are many hiking, paddling, and fishing opportunities in the National Forest to take advantage of. When we were there in July the mosquitos and flies were pretty bad so make sure you have plenty of insect repellent or screen rooms if you plan on being outside. The town of Munising is about 15 miles away where you will find restaurants, stores, fuel, etc. Also, in Munising is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore but we found so much to do in the National Forest which was much less crowded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Widewaters Campground?

Camping at Widewaters Campground can cost between $22.00 and $24.00 depending on the site.

What is the max vehicle length at Widewaters Campground?

Widewaters Campground allows vehicles up to 58 feet.

Are fires allowed at Widewaters Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Widewaters Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Widewaters Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Widewaters Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Widewaters Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is poor, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Widewaters Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Widewaters Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Widewaters Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Widewaters Campground?

There are 32 campsites at Widewaters Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Widewaters Campground

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Overview

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4.5

Remote and rustic

Great for canoeing

Remote and Scenic

Wooded Campground with Water Access