Fishing and kayaking drive most visits to Wagner Lake, a forested US Forest Service campground set within Huron National Forest near Mio, Michigan. The lake has small beach areas where kids can wade, though it functions primarily as a fishing and paddling destination. Sites are hilly and uneven, and the access road runs rough, so RV drivers should note the terrain despite the 70-foot length limit. Water hookups are available, vault toilets are on-site, and fees run $15 per night. Anglers and paddlers will get the most out of this campground, particularly those who can secure a lakefront site with direct water access.
Description
Overview
Wagner Lake Campground is a small but popular 12 site campground set on the banks of Wagner Lake. This shallow lake is surrounded by National Forest System lands.
Recreation
Water Activities: Wagner Lake provides visitors with an area for beach play and swimming. Visitors may also carry-in non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks for use on Wagner Lake. Fishing: Anglers can try their luck fishing from shore, a boat, or wadding into the lake. Wagner Lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.
Facilities
Wagner Lake Campground has handpump wells for drinking water, vault toliets, and garbage collection services. Each campsite has a picnic table, a campfire ring, a lantern post, and a paved parking pad.
Natural Features
Wagner Lake Campground is surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. Wagner Lake is shallow sandy bottom lake.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.
Charges & Cancellations
All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWagner Lake (MI) is located in Michigan near Mio
Directions
From Grayling: Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles. Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 7 miles. Turn right and travel west on Wagner Lake Rd. for 1 mile. The site is located on the left.
Coordinates
44.553715 N
84.147089 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Bay City, MI
- 1 hr 16 min from Saginaw, MI
- 1 hr 17 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 30 min from Traverse City, MI







