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Wakeley Lake Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Michigan · Huron-Manistee National Forests
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Location | Michigan · Huron-Manistee National Forests · 44.63309, -84.50917 · Map |
| Sites | 5 public sites counted from the federal listing — 5 hike to |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 5 sites Water hookups at 0 of 5 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 5 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 5 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Phone | 989-826-3252 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-30.
From the official listing
Overview Wakeley Lake Campground is comprised of 5 walk-in sites. Wakeley Lake Campground is set in the Wakeley Lake semi-primitivie nonmotorized area. Visitors to the area will be treated to a forested setting that varies from tag alder and conifer swamps to upland jack and white pine mixed with oak. Wakeley Lake is set relatively close to the parking location in the semi-primitive nonmotorized area. The lake tapers out into a swampy marsh area along the shoreline in some areas. A moderatly sized area to take a hike or view wildlife, this area also offers canoeing opportunities.The 2,100 acres area is habitat for loons and eagles and visitors may view loons nesting from March 1 to July 15. Please respect wildlife and view from a distance.
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Trip Card — Wakeley Lake Campground
Michigan · Huron-Manistee National Forests
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Michigan · Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 5 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10297713 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.