Wakeley Lake Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Hike-in | 5 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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 September 30 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00 |
| Rules | Allowed - Nonmotorized Use - Hiking, Mechanized Equipment, Bicycles - except on Dikes and Dams, Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Prohibited - Motorized Vehicles. Motorized Over-snow Vehicles. Pack and Saddle Animals. 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. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.6331° N, 84.5092° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 24.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Dean's Bait & Tackle, Incorporated ↗ | 38.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWakeley Lake East Loop1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 0.4 miWakeley Lake Main Loop ↗7.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 0.6 miWakeley Lake Center Connector0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 0.7 miWakeley Lake North Loop ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 0.7 miWakeley Lake West Loop2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 2.2 miMi Shore to Shore Horse&hike ↗98 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
- 11.7 miKirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 6,621 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wakeley Lake Campground?
Sites at Wakeley Lake Campground 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 Wakeley Lake Campground?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wakeley Lake Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Wakeley Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 1 to September 30.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Wakeley Lake Campground have?
6 sites, including 5 hike-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Wakeley Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Allowed - Nonmotorized Use - Hiking, Mechanized Equipment, Bicycles - except on Dikes and Dams, Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Wakeley Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Kneff Lake Campground (3.5 mi), Meadows ORV Campground (11.1 mi), and Chimney Loop Campground (18.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby