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Widewaters Campground

Available sites

17 total 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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

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
Pet Friendly · 52 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Gravel

Reviews (86)

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
86 reviews
5
60.5%
52
4
24.4%
21
3
5.8%
5
2
5.8%
5
1
3.5%
3

Tammy S

Verified

October 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

4

We enjoyed out time here. Sites were spread out enough that we had privacy. Sites were clean and clear of debris.

John M

Verified

August 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

4

Great sites, large and secluded.

Lauren C

Verified

August 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

4

Nice camping space with clean vault toilets. It was a pretty location too!

Kathryn C

Verified

August 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

2

It was a fine campground but they had no water, with no warning on their website, and expected us to drive 5-10 minutes to another campground to get water. I was supposed to have a site right next to the water spout but instead had to drive…

Robert C

Verified

August 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

This is a very nice campground. It has drinking water to fill your tanks and a dump station. The sites are nicely spaced, are paved and most of them are shaded.

Amy C

Verified

August 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

4

We had a spot that was along the river and it was beautiful! This was our favorite camping spot on our trip. The only issue we had was that there was an issue with water so we had to go to a different campground to get water. We have US Cellular and had service the whole time at the campground, outside of the campground was spotty

Ken S

Verified

August 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

Very well maintained campground

Matt R

Verified

August 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

Very clean site and facilities. Camp hosts doing a great job. Our favorite camping location!

Kristin D

Verified

August 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

Quiet campground with adequate privacy between sites. Bathrooms were always clean and never smelled terrible. Nice location not too far from Munising.

Ken S

Verified

July 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND

5

The camp host at Widewaters is doing an exceptional job of maintaining this campground. The restrooms were immaculate.

Location & Directions for Widewaters Campground

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

Elevation: 241 ft

Getting There

From Munising, Michigan, go east on Michigan Highway 28 for about 3 mi. Turn south on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and continue for 12 mi. Turn west onto Forest Road 2262 and follow for about a mile to the campground entrance.

Nearest town

Munising, MI - 16 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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: October 22, 2026

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