Pete’s Lake Campground
Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan
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As of October 2026, Pete’s Lake Campground is a campground in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan with 25 campsites. Pete’s Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Pete’s Lake Campground is located at 46.2282° N, 86.5970° W.
- people allowed on 24 of 25 sites
- 8
- people allowed on the largest site
- 16
Pete’s Lake Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
21 sites open on Oct 4 at Pete’s Lake Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 04:49 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Taxes apply
- Tribal discount available
Published by Recreation.gov for Pete’s Lake Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Pete’s Lake Campground
- Standard 25
What an RV fits
- 40 ft1 site
- 45 ft2 sites
- 50 ft1 site
- 55 ft2 sites
- 60 ft4 sites
- 75 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Forest.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography.
All sites at Pete’s Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 004 | Standard | 8 | 55 ft |
| 4A | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 005 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft |
| 5A | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 006 | Standard | 8 | 55 ft |
| 6A | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 009 | Standard | 8 | 75 ft |
| 010 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 011 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 012 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 14D | Standard | 16 | 50 ft |
| 015 | Standard | 8 | - |
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 020 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 021 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 026 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 027 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 028 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 029 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 030 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 031 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 032 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 033 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 034 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 041 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
About Pete’s Lake Campground
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 379-5791.
Nearby Attractions
Big Island, Fish and Straits lakes are all within 25 miles of the campground.
Rules and notices at Pete’s Lake Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Pete’s Lake Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
No lifeguard is on duty at the beach; swim at your own risk
Off-road vehicle use is not permitted inside the campground
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 if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.
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 $8.00
Day Use Annual Pass $40.00
Check OUT is at 12:00 PM
Check IN is at 2:00 PM
Pete’s Lake Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Pete’s Lake Campground?
Pete’s Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Pete’s Lake Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Pete’s Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Pete’s Lake Campground have?
Pete’s Lake Campground has 25 campsites.
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