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Pete's Lake Campground Site
Pete's Lake Campground
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Pete's Lake Campground Site

About Pete’s Lake Campground

Petes Lake Campground, located in the center of Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest, is surrounded by several lakes and offers excellent hiking, biking, fishing, boating and more. Snuggled amongst mixed hardwood trees, the campground offers a swimming beach and day-use picnic area away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Available sites

25 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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25 Sites Available

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🚐 004, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14D, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 2A, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 4A, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 5A, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 6A, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

219 reviews

Summary

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Pete's Lake Campground receives high praise for its spacious, private campsites and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite for many campers. Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful camp hosts, the clean facilities, and excellent hiking and biking trails, particularly Bruno's Run. Some concerns include intermittent water supply issues and noise disturbances from generators, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return due to the campground's serene environment and well-maintained amenities.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 219 reviews

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5 stars 72.6% (159)
4 stars 12.8% (28)
3 stars 7.3% (16)
2 stars 3.7% (8)
1 star 3.7% (8)

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LINDSEY P

Verified

July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

Pete’s Lake is a beautiful lake & campground. Unfortunately the host was so rude & ridiculous with his rules that we will not be returning nor will the 7 other families that camped with us there. We have never in all our life seen a host treat people so poorly.

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Bonnie J

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July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

Our hosts at the campground were the best we've ever had in all the years we've been camping. They were friendly and ambitious. They were always polite when enforcing the rules. Hope to see them again.

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Christopher W

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July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

Host was great, sites were spacious and private, location was convenient to NF13 and a 20 minute drive to munising. The fishing in the lake was poor but lake was gorgeous and warm for swimming. Will return in the future.

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Erinn R

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 030, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds with large private site. Loved it and will be back again!

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Cameron C

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

No service at the campground as expected, pit bathrooms were clean and very spacious spots! Would absolutely go again as it is a very close drive to Munising.

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Brian M

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

Terrific and well-kept campground. Spacious site. Beautiful nearby lake. Excellent location. Friendly folks in other sites. We'll be back!

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Jim S

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 2A, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

We love this campground and have been coming here for years. Lately tho, we have noticed an increase in jet skis and large motors on the lake. Very noisy. Wish it was quiet like it used to be.

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Erinn R

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 030, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds with large private site. Loved it and will be back again!

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Cameron C

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

No service at the campground as expected, pit bathrooms were clean and very spacious spots! Would absolutely go again as it is a very close drive to Munising.

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Brian M

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND

Terrific and well-kept campground. Spacious site. Beautiful nearby lake. Excellent location. Friendly folks in other sites. We'll be back!

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Location & Directions for Pete’s Lake Campground

E7900 W, M 28, Munising, MI 49862 United States

Elevation: 244 ft

Getting There

From Munising, Michigan, go approximately 3 mi east on State Route 28 to Highway 13 at Wetmore. Travel south on Highway 13 about 10 mi to Forest Service Road 2173. Turn left and drive about a half-mile to the road to Petes Lake Campground.

Nearest town

Munising, MI - 15 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

Pete's Lake Campground is accessible via State Route 28, approximately 3 miles west of Highway 13, which provides further access to the area.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

  • Guests are not allowed to switch sites upon arrival.
  • Reserved sites are held until noon the day after arrival; if not occupied by then, the reservation is forfeited.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • Swim at the beach at your own risk as there is no lifeguard on duty.

Vehicles & parking

  • Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
  • Each site allows one RV with a tow vehicle or one vehicle per tent site, with an extra vehicle allowed for $8 per night.

Fires & fuel

  • Only use dead and downed firewood for campfires.

Pets

  • A maximum of two pets are allowed per site.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation modifications are not allowed once your reservation has started.
  • Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee and the non-refundable reservation fee will not be returned.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Do not move firewood from outside the area to prevent the spread of pests; obtain firewood locally.

General

  • Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest Hiawatha 

Fees & deposits

  • Day use fees are $8, and an annual pass is available for $40.

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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