Pete's Lake Campground

E7900 W, M-28
Munising, MI 49862

Overview

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.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy a variety of water-related recreation opportunities. The campground also has fishing pier next to the day-use area. Anglers can expect healthy populations of northern pike, bass, walleye and perch in the lake.

The nine-mile Bruno's Run Trail, which winds its way past a host of small lakes in the area, passes directly through the campground and is a popular trail for hiking and biking, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.

Facilities

The campground offers multiple spacious and forested private campsites for tent and RV camping. A few sites overlook the lake.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings and about half of the sites have access to a grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

A shaded day-use picnic area at the campground offers multiple tables and benches right on the lake shore. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided in the picnic area, as well as a fairly large parking area.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the upper peninsula of Michigan, on the shores of the 190-acre Petes Lake. It sits amid rolling hills that are forested with a variety of deciduous and conifer trees. Many of the campsites are shaded and private.

Nearby Attractions

Big Island, Fish and Straits lakes are all within 25 miles of the campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.

Camp site features

Across 48 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 48 sites
Pets allowed: all 48 sites
Longest RV: 75 ft
Largest party: 16 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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CHRISTOPHER A

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Reviewed a month ago

Clean, quiet, peaceful.

Daniel C

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Reviewed a month ago

Clean beautiful campsites, and the trails are great!

Michael J

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful campground and helpful host! My only complaint is that the fire pit was WAY over full with ash.

Pam F

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The sites are big and beautiful. The campground was well cared for, quiet and peaceful. The hosts were marvelous and helpful!. Always a favorite place to go!

Craig R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We've stayed at Petes Lake campground multiple times before and it never disappoints. The campsites are generally spaced apart enough to provide privacy and it's usually quiet (except for the occasional person that feels compelled to run their generator). The last time we camped here there seemed to be a problem with the pump operating the freshwater spigots but there was water available near the beach, just a little inconvenient. Bring your mountain bikes to ride Brunos Run accessible directly from the campground and the lake is prefect for paddling. If you're looking to experience a stay in the forest, this is the place.

Mike S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We've camped here multiple times over the years. We like kayaking the lake, and riding our mountain bikes on the "Bruno's Run" trail.

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