Widewaters Campground

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Widewaters Campground - Signage
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Widewaters Campground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

17 total sites

RV Sites

17 sites

About Widewaters Campground

Widewaters Campground is remotely located on Michigan's upper peninsula in the Hiawatha National Forest. It sits on a stretch of heavily forested land between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, near a series of smaller lakes and the Indian River, making it an ideal getaway for anglers and explorers alike.

Number of accommodations: 17

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 12

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 03, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (83)

What Guests Are Saying

Widewaters Campground is a well-maintained and peaceful location, conveniently situated near attractions like Munising and Pictured Rocks. Campers appreciated the spacious sites, clean bathrooms, and friendly hosts, Mike and Mary, who enhanced the overall experience. While some noted noise from generators and limited water availability, the majority found it to be a beautiful spot for camping with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Review Summary

4.3
83 reviews
5
60.2%
50
4
24.1%
20
3
6.0%
5
2
6.0%
5
1
3.6%
3

Rick B

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

Always fun to be there, excited for our next trip!

Victoria S

Verified

November 5, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

Very clean campsites and immaculate bathrooms!!

Catarina O

Verified

November 4, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

My husband and I loved this hidden gem! We will def be back as it left such a special place in our hearts.

Karen M

Verified

September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

4

New hosts were very nice. Bathrooms very clean. We love Widewaters Campground! We were disappointed to find out it’s closing so soon this year. Fall is our favorite time to camp ☹️

Rachael Z

Verified

September 1, 2025 Stayed at: 19, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

1

No water available at campground. Water was also not available at neighboring campgrounds. No options were given to get water. Camp host was not helpful or was gone most of the days. ATV/UTV rules were not enforced. Outhouses were clean to the eye but were very pungent in smell even with cooler weather.

Michael Y

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

3

No running water at the 1 pump at the campground. And no signage saying which other campsites had running water, ended up driving to the Pete's Lake Campground 3 miles away about once a day to get water. Wish there was some heads-up from Rec.gov, the campsite, or something before we got there as I would have changed my reservation to another site. As for the campsite, clean, clean bathrooms, quiet, not very busy.

Roger S

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

3

Enjoyed the camp hosts Mike and Mary, very nice! Bathrooms very clean! Close to Munising , waterfalls and Pictured Rocks, Beautiful!

Matthew P

Verified

August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful, quiet.

Toilet areas were very clean.

Rachel I

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

This was a great backwoods campground. We were at spot 12 not too far from toilets. There are quite a few hole toilets throughout. You can see your neighbors but there are woods inbetween so it isn’t bad at all. The campsite has a picnic table and a fire pit with a grill top & a hook to hang garbage.

The facilities includes:
A camp host
Drinking water area around site 9 & 10
Many bathrooms throughout
1 dumpster
Firewood in town & from the camp host are both $9 a bundle.

There is a Circle K 12 mins north on H13. The campground has no service. There is a little pond that was nice. Overall it was a great spot to be out in the woods but close to things. 22 mins from pictured rocks, 42 from the big spring.

The second night we did have a bear come on the campsite, walking around, sniffing then walking away. We had our food in the car so we had no issues.

Either way, I’d definitely stay here again it was a really good experience!

Ashley M

Verified

August 2, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

Lovely campground with nice widely-spaced sites, a nice path along the river with lots of benches, very clean bathrooms. Perfect for tent camping!

Location Widewaters Campground

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

Highway access

Widewaters Campground is located approximately 10 miles from US Highway 41, providing access to the area.

Elevation: 241 feet

Distance to downtown

16 mi drive to downtown Munising (about 20 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • There are no electricity, water or sewer hook-ups at the campground
  • Off-road vehicles not permitted
  • Use only dead and downed firewood for campfires
  • Two pets per site
  • No switching sites upon arrival
  • Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged an $8 per night fee and collected at the campground. 
  • Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. 
  • Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
  • Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest Hiawatha 
  • Hiawatha National Forest - West Day Use Fees:Day Use $8.00Day Use Annual Pass $40.00

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Last updated: September 5, 2026

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