Wagner Lake
Wagner Lake Campground is a small but popular 12 site campground set on the banks of Wagner Lake. This shallow lake is surrounded by National Forest System lands.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
Site guide
12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 2 | Back-in | 70 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 3 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 6 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 7 | Back-in | 45 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 8 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 9 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Back-in | 55 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
4 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 70 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Wagner Lake Campground has hand pump wells for drinking water, vault toliets, and garbage collection services. Each campsite has a picnic table, a campfire ring, a lantern post, and a paved parking pad.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 1 to November 30 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00. Camping (per night)- Single site: $15.00 |
| Rules | As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. |
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Getting there
From Grayling. Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles. Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 7 miles. Turn right and travel west on Wagner Lake Rd. for 1 mile. The site is located on the left.
| Nearest town | Mio, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44.5537° N, 84.1471° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rose City RV Center ↗ | 10.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Dean's Bait & Tackle, Incorporated ↗ | 28 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
US Forest Service Wagner Lake Campground Review
Worth a stop
- 2.7 miLoon Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miMeadows-M33 Trail ↗17.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.9 miMack - M33 Connector0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1 miMack Lake Loop Trail ↗39.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.3 miOscoda Smt Cutoff Dnr96 to 9680.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2 miOscoda Smt Mio Dnr968 ↗8.6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.2 miMack - Pink Spur0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Huron-Manistee National Forest.
- inHuron-Manistee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,028,484 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Oscoda County CourthouseBuilding · Mio · 4.3 mi
Natural features
Wagner Lake Campground is surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. Wagner Lake is shallow sandy bottom lake.
Recreation
- Water Activities: Wagner Lake provides visitors with an area for beach play and swimming. Visitors may also carry-in non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks for use on Wagner Lake.
- Fishing: Anglers can try their luck fishing from shore, a boat, or wadding into the lake. Wagner Lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wagner Lake?
Sites at Wagner Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Wagner Lake?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00. Camping (per night)- Single site: $15.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wagner Lake?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Wagner Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 1 to November 30.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Wagner Lake have?
12 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wagner Lake?
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Wagner Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wagner Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Wagner Lake?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Wagner Lake?
Water Activities: Wagner Lake provides visitors with an area for beach play and swimming. Visitors may also carry-in non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks for use on Wagner Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Wagner Lake?
Mio, Michigan.
Source: Getting there
What if Wagner Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Chimney Loop Campground (0.5 mi), Island Lake (3 mi), and Mack Lake ORV Campground (4.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby