Wakeley Lake Campground
Campground · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Huron National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 9
- People per site
- 1,101 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Wakeley Lake Campground is comprised of 5 walk-in sites. Wakeley Lake Campground is set in the Wakeley Lake semi-primitivie nonmotorized area. Visitors to the area will be treated to a forested setting that varies from tag alder and conifer swamps to upland jack and white pine mixed with oak. Wakeley Lake is set relatively close to the parking location in the semi-primitive nonmotorized area. The lake tapers out into a swampy marsh area along the shoreline in some areas. A moderatly sized area to take a hike or view wildlife, this area also offers canoeing opportunities.The 2,100 acres area is habitat for loons and eagles and visitors may view loons nesting from March 1 to July 15. Please respect wildlife and view from a distance.
The facts
- Season: May 1 – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 5 bookable sites
- 6 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 9 people per site
- Loops: Hike To, S&P
Site types
- 5 Hike To
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade, pets allowed.
6 campsites at Wakeley Lake Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hike To | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | — | 8 | |
| 2 | Hike To | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | — | 8 | |
| 3 | Hike To | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | — | 8 | |
| 4 | Hike To | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | — | 8 | |
| 5 | Hike To | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | — | 8 | |
| Standard | S&P | Management | — | — | Hike In | — | 9 |
Getting there
44.63309, -84.50917 · 44°37'59.1"N 84°30'33.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 26 | 29 | 39 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 80 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 32 |
| Low °F | 10 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 41 | 51 | 55 | 53 | 45 | 35 | 26 | 18 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.5 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 Wakeley Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Wakeley Lake Campground?
- Yes, Wakeley Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Wakeley Lake Campground have?
- 6 sites in total, of which 5 can be booked.
- Are campfires allowed at Wakeley Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Wakeley Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Wakeley Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Wakeley Lake Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per Night: $10.00
Restrictions:
- Nonmotorized Use - Hiking, Mechanized Equipment, Bicycles - except on Dikes and Dams, Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing
- Motorized Vehicles
- Motorized Over-snow Vehicles
- Pack and Saddle Animals
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use; R904-14-03
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- Loon Lake Day Use Area 20 mi · Facility
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Contact
- Phone 989-826-3252
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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