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Wide Waters Dispersed Camping

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Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Wide Waters Dispersed Camping is located near the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, featuring forested terrain and access to nearby lakes and rivers. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

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Location

Wide Waters Dispersed Camping is located in Michigan

Coordinates

46.6410352 N
85.12638008 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

3 hrs 22 min from Traverse City
3 hrs 48 min from Midland
3 hrs 50 min from Bay City
4 hrs 30 min from Green Bay

Cheryl K.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2025

Good for a night

Stayed here when the state park campground was full. This is an actual campsite because there was a fire ring. Bugs were bad so we didn’t leave our van. No one came by while we were there.

Month of VisitJune

Tori R.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2024

Parking pull off

We spent about an hour exploring the surrounding roads for a better spot but it's all residential with some narrow and overgrown logging roads. Ended up coming back down to this spot which is just a little parking round-about. It's not private but no one drove by until morning and it's flat and spacious for bigger rigs.

Month of VisitAugust

Tony C.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2024

Bondocking near Root bear falls

Easy in and out. open area and trees on perimeter. Looks like its an ATV staging area. No starlink, no Cell service. Bring your bug spray!

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Wide Waters Dispersed Camping?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Wide Waters Dispersed Camping, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Wide Waters Dispersed Camping have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Wide Waters Dispersed Camping does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Wide Waters Dispersed Camping?

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

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