U.S. Forest Service · Indian, Michigan Wild and Scenic River · MI

Widewaters Campground

Irwin Lake - Widewaters CGPhoto · USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
OpenSeason 05-15 – 09-15
ReservableAccess
32Sites
58 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 32

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND02standard nonelectric38 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND03standard nonelectric50 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND04standard nonelectric53 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND05standard nonelectric53 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND06standard nonelectric53 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND09standard nonelectric38 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND10standard nonelectric43 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND11standard nonelectric28 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND12standard nonelectric33 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND13standard nonelectric43 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND14standard nonelectric33 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND15standard nonelectric48 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND16standard nonelectric58 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND17standard nonelectric53 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND18standard nonelectric58 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND19standard nonelectric53 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND20standard nonelectric38 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND21standard nonelectric46 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND22standard nonelectric38 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND23standard nonelectric28 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND24standard nonelectric18 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND25standard nonelectric43 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND26standard nonelectric28 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND27standard nonelectric43 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND28standard nonelectric48 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND29standard nonelectric53 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND30standard nonelectric58 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND31standard nonelectric53 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND32standard nonelectric48 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND33standard nonelectric28 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND34standard nonelectric38 ft
WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND35standard nonelectric58 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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