Widewaters Campground

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E7900 W, M-28
Munising, MI 49862

Overview

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.

Recreation

This small, quiet campground is perfect for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy catching brook trout in the area.

The 9-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 well-spaced single-family sites, available for tent and RV camping. Sites vary from being heavily wooded and private, to open with little privacy. A few waterfront sites have access to the river. Some additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings and some have access to grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Boat ramps are available at the campground and also at Fish Lake.

Natural Features

Widewaters is in a beautiful forest of mature hardwoods, sandwiched between Irwin Lake and Indian River.

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 32 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 32 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 32 sites
  • Longest RV: 58 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

81 reviews
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Veronica T
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We loved this campground, we stayed at site 31, it was quiet, and semi secluded - there’s a road that runs through the back half of the camp site but it didn’t bother us much. The vault toilets were as expected for late season, full but not disgusting, I was able to tolerate it lol. We kayaked on some of the lakes within the national forest, the area in general was gorgeous. Bugs - flies and mosquitoes were very mild and it was over all very enjoyable. We will be back! Verizon had 0 service, until well into town but we had planned ahead and actually enjoyed being “ off grid”
Jan P
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Reviewed 2 months ago
I love this campground and having been coming there for over 25 years. I was very glad to see a camp host this year. However, the campsites didn't seem to be as "picked up" as in years past. The host was lovely, but he told me he was 81 years old and perhaps didn't know that he could do this or was unable. Overall, I love this place and hope it stays for years to come. I am VERY disappointed that it will close September 13- I'm remembering years past when we could camp until October 1. Please consider leaving it open til then as before.
Roxane B
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Very quiet and peaceful stay. Heavy tree coverage so no sun for solar panels or open sky for StarLink, and very limited cell coverage.
Dell J
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The location is central UP and just 30 minutes from Musing and a little over an hour from Marquette. The campgrounds were pleasant and well-maintained. We would return in the future. The only drawback was the lack of cell service.
Ken S
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Generators should be shut off by 8pm. It was too noisy to enjoy the wilderness.
Christopher L
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Reviewed 3 months ago
A large Fifth Wheel camper ran a gas generator every day until 10pm. My sister and her husband had the site on the opposite side of them. She talked to them though it didn't do any good. Generator went quite and they left the same day we did. It was noted by other campers also that it was disturbing in very nice, normally pristine and quiet area. The good is a nice pristine campground and the cleanest best smelling pit toilets I've ever used! Please implement "no gas generators"!
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Season dates

Walk In season

May 14, 2027 – May 20, 2027

First come, first served

Peak season

May 21, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027

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Walk In season

May 12, 2028 – May 18, 2028

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Peak season

May 19, 2028 – Sep 16, 2028

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