Widewaters Campground
Widewaters Campground is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.21944, -86.62833
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
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) 767-1111.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 603 designated routes (506 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widewaters Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Indian River Fish Lake Island Camping Area | National forest camping area | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Fish Lake Portage To Carp Lake | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Baldy Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Indian River Four Pond Camping Area | National forest camping area | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Petes Lake Recreation Area | National forest campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.