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Chimney Loop Campground in Michigan
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Chimney Loop Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forest, Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan

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As of September 2026, Chimney Loop Campground is a campground in Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan with 1 campsite. Chimney Loop Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Chimney Loop Campground is located at 44.5526ยฐ N, 84.1570ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
30

Chimney Loop Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (1 site)Oct 4 (1 site)Oct 5 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 1 at Chimney Loop Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 21:02 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Mid-stay changes allowed
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
  • Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
  • Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Chimney Loop Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Chimney Loop Campground

  • Group 1
  • Accessible 1

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking.

All sites at Chimney Loop Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the CHIMNEY LOOP CAMPGROUND loop.

SiteTypeSleepsAccess
001Group30Accessible

About Chimney Loop Campground

Overview

Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake. Wagner Lake is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely surrounded by National Forest. The lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing. Chimney Loop campground can accommodate groups of up to 30 people and six cars.

Recreation

  • Water Activities: Wagner Lake provides visitors opportunites for swimming and beach play. Non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks can be carried into Wagner Lake. Anglers can try their luck from shore, wadding, or by boat to catch bass and pan fish.

Facilities

Facilities at Chimney Loop Campground include a vault toilet, three picnic tables, three fire rings, and use of a historic chimney. Garbage service and handpump wells for drinking water are provided around the corner at Wagner Lake Campground.

Natural Features

The Chimeny Loop group site is set in a forest of oak and pine trees. A very short walk from the shores of Wagner Lake makes this the perfect destination for visitors looking for some solitude. Chimney Loop Campground is located just a short drive from the AuSable River and is close to ORV trails.

Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.

Rules and notices at Chimney Loop Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Chimney Loop Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

If you don't receive your gate combination from recreation.gov please contact the Mio Ranger station for the gate combo anytime Monday - Friday between 0900 - 1600 Eastern time.

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you online or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders:

- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02

- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03

Forest quiet hours apply.

You must occupy your site within 24 hours of the start of your reservation. Contact the Forest Service to request a late arrival or your site may be forfeited.

Do not tie or tack anything to standing trees, including but not limited to pets, laundry lines, or garbage bags.

You may use downed wood for firewood. Keep fires within the fire ring. Do not leave hot campfires unattended. Make sure your ashes are cool to the touch before you leave.

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

Fireworks and use of fireworks are not permitted.

ORVs may only be operated on roads and trails signed as open for their use. ORVs may not be used within campgrounds.

Chimney Loop Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Chimney Loop Campground?

Chimney Loop 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 Chimney Loop Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Chimney Loop 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 Chimney Loop Campground have?

Chimney Loop Campground has 1 campsites.

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