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Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground in Michigan
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Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground

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

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As of September 2026, Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground is a campground in Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan with 7 campsites. Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground is located at 44.5537ยฐ N, 84.1471ยฐ W.
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Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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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 Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground

  • Standard 7

Amenities

  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest ยท Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming.

All sites at Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Wagner Lake loop.

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About Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground

Overview

Wagner Lake Campground is a small but popular 12 site campground set on the banks of Wagner Lake. This shallow lake is surrounded by National Forest System lands.

Recreation

  • Water Activities: Wagner Lake provides visitors with an area for beach play and swimming. Visitors may also carry-in non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks for use on Wagner Lake.
  • Fishing: Anglers can try their luck fishing from shore, a boat, or wadding into the lake. Wagner Lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.

Facilities

Wagner Lake Campground has handpump wells for drinking water, vault toliets, and garbage collection services. Each campsite has a picnic table, a campfire ring, a lantern post, and a paved parking pad.

Natural Features

Wagner Lake Campground is surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. Wagner Lake is shallow sandy bottom lake.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.

Charges & Cancellations

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

Rules and notices at Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

Site is gated in the off season.

Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground?

Wagner Lake (Mi) 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 Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Wagner Lake (Mi) 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 Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground have?

Wagner Lake (Mi) Campground has 7 campsites.

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