Chimney Loop Campground
Chimney Loop Campground is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.55262, -84.15704
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Non-motorized Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 989-826-3252
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
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.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Foster Blue Water Oil · 6.8 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 344 designated routes (472 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner Lake Recreation Area | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Wagner Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | $15 | — |
| Island Lake Recreation Area | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Island lake (MI) | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Island Lake Campground | Private campground | 3.1 mi | $15 | — |
| Mack Lake ORV Campground | Private campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.