Established Camping
Wagner Lake (MI) — Huron Manistee National Forests
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
USE CAUTION - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!The recent ice storm on March 29, 2025 and subsequent wind events have left many downed and damaged trees across the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forests that have interrupted recreation opportunities on motorized and non-motorized trails.Crews are actively working to clear trees and debris from Forest Service roads and trails.Visitors should expect down trees and other debris on trails and roads Please slow down and use caution. Access to areas may be limited on the Forest. This may impact the ability of first responders, such as ambulance and fire first responders, to respond to an emergency. Hikers, equestrians and motorized trail users can locate affected trails on our website at or call the Mio Ranger District Office at (989) 826-3252.https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/huron-manistee/alerts
Wagner Lake in the Huron-Manistee National Forests offers a camping experience surrounded by forested terrain and a nearby lake. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore the nearby Au Sable River and the scenic trails of the national forests.
Description
US Forest Service
Huron National Forest
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.
Location
Wagner Lake (MI) — Huron Manistee National Forests is located in Michigan
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
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
- 1 hr 16 min from Saginaw
- 1 hr 17 min from Midland
- 1 hr 30 min from Traverse City
