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Widewaters Campground

Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

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As of October 2026, Widewaters Campground is a campground in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan with 17 campsites. Widewaters Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Widewaters Campground is located at 46.2194° N, 86.6283° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Widewaters Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Widewaters Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Widewaters Campground

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Standard 17

What an RV fits

28 ft3 sites
33 ft2 sites
38 ft1 site
43 ft2 sites
46 ft1 site
48 ft1 site
50 ft1 site
53 ft6 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking.

All sites at Widewaters Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
03	Standard	8	50 ft
05	Standard	8	53 ft
06	Standard	8	53 ft
09	Standard	8	38 ft
11	Standard	8	28 ft
12	Standard	8	33 ft
13	Standard	8	43 ft
14	Standard	8	33 ft
17	Standard	8	53 ft
19	Standard	8	53 ft
21	Standard	8	46 ft
23	Standard	8	28 ft
27	Standard	8	43 ft
28	Standard	8	48 ft
29	Standard	8	53 ft
31	Standard	8	53 ft
33	Standard	8	28 ft

About Widewaters Campground

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) 379-5791.

Rules and notices at Widewaters Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Widewaters Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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 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

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Widewaters Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Widewaters Campground?

Widewaters Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 17 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Widewaters Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Widewaters 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 Widewaters Campground have?

Widewaters Campground has 17 campsites.