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Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests

Wakeley Lake Campground is located in the Huron-Manistee National Forests near Michigan. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Wakeley Lake and the Au Sable River, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Huron-Manistee National Forests

Overview

Wakeley Lake Campground is a part of the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area .__The campground is made up of 5 walk-in sites near the east shore of Wakeley Lake.__

Recreation

Trail System: The trail system within the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area is 8.5 miles in total. Several loops provide hikers the ability to take a hike that suits their skill level. Trails are also open to bicycles. In the winter, the Wakeley Lake area is groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoing. Water Activities: Non-motorized boating is allowed, however, visitors must hike in with their equiptment. Wakeley Lake is also a peaceful location for other water activites such as swimming and fishing.__

Facilities

Trail System: The trail system within the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area is 8.5 miles in total. Several loops provide hikers the ability to take a hike that suits their skill level. Trails are also open to bicycles. In the winter, the Wakeley Lake area is groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoing. Water Activities: Non-motorized boating is allowed, however, visitors must hike in with their equiptment. Wakeley Lake is also a peaceful location for other water activites such as swimming and fishing.__

Natural Features

Visitors to the area will be treated to a forested setting that varies from tag alder and conifer swamps to upland jack and white pine mixed with oak. Wakeley Lake Campground and the Lake itself are set relatively close to the parking location in the semi-primitive nonmotorized area. The lake tapers out into a swampy marsh area along the shoreline in some areas. The 2,100 acres area is habitat for loons and eagles and visitors may view loons nesting from March 1 to July 15. Please respect wildlife and view from a distance.

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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.

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Location

Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Grayling: Travel east on M-72 for 10 miles Turn left and travel north into parking lot

Coordinates

44.633085 N
84.509175 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • Tent Sites
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Features

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  • Fires

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Reviewed May. 27, 2024

Beautiful!

We only stayed one night but it was very nice, right by the water. One other camper nearby but completely out of earshot.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests by Sara C., May 27, 2024
  • Review photo of Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests by Sara C., May 27, 2024
  • Review photo of Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests by Sara C., May 27, 2024
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Reviewed Sep. 6, 2022

Worth the hike back.

Loved camping on this lake. We hauled our canoe loaded with our tent and amenities on a dolly the half mile or so back to the camp sites. Some of the best catch and release artificial lure only fishing. Loved watching the loons on the lake.

Month of VisitJuly

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