Pete’s Lake Campground
Campground · Michigan · 48 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 48
- Bookable sites
- 75 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 800 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Petes Lake Campground, located in the center of Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest, is surrounded by several lakes and offers excellent hiking, biking, fishing, boating and more.Snuggled amongst mixed hardwood trees, the campground offers a swimming beach and day-use picnic area away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy a variety of water-related recreation opportunities. The campground also has fishing pier next to the day-use area. Anglers can expect healthy populations of northern pike, bass, walleye and perch in the lake.The nine-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 spacious and forested private campsites for tent and RV camping. A few sites overlook the lake.Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings and about half of the sites have access to a grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
A shaded day-use picnic area at the campground offers multiple tables and benches right on the lake shore. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided in the picnic area, as well as a fairly large parking area.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the upper peninsula of Michigan, on the shores of the 190-acre Petes Lake. It sits amid rolling hills that are forested with a variety of deciduous and conifer trees. Many of the campsites are shaded and private.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.Nearby Attractions
Big Island, Fish and Straits lakes are all within 25 miles of the campground.The facts
- 48 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 75 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 46 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, grills.
48 campsites at Pete’s Lake Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 75 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 040 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14D | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 1AD | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 2A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 37D | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 39D | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 3A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8D | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Munising, Michigan, go approximately 3 miles east on State Route 28 to Highway 13 at Wetmore. Travel south on Highway 13 about 10 miles to Forest Service Road 2173. Turn left and drive about a half-mile to the road to Petes Lake Campground.
46.22819, -86.59700 · 46°13'41.5"N 86°35'49.2"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Pete’s Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Pete’s Lake Campground?
- Yes, Pete’s Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Pete’s Lake Campground have?
- 48 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Pete’s Lake Campground?
- 75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Pete’s Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Pete’s Lake Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Pete’s Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Pete’s Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-01.
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