
Widewaters Campground
Munising, Michigan
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Inside Hiawatha National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
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Widewaters Campground
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About this campground
Overview 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. 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) 379-5791.
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When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Munising, MI weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan23° high11° low
- Feb25° high11° low
- Mar33° high19° low
- Apr45° high28° low
- May59° high39° low
- Jun68° high49° low
- Jul73° high55° low
- Aug72° high55° low
- Sep65° high49° low
- Oct52° high38° low
- Nov39° high27° low
- Dec29° high18° low
Where it is
- Munising Ranger District · Ranger district
- Hiawatha National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Hiawatha National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
caution · posted Oct 8, 2026
critical · posted Oct 8, 2026
Restrictions on the use of fireworks
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Firewood Restrictions on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Drug and Alcohol Use on the Hiawatha National Forest
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions on entry to any beach posted closed
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and use of Lake Superior Shoreline
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and use of Big Island Lake Wilderness
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restricting the use of Raco Airfield
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Indian River Fish Lake Island Camping AreaCamping0.6 mi
- Brunos RunHiking1.3 mi
- Indian River Four Pond Camping AreaCamping1.3 mi
- Indian River Canoe RouteHiking1.5 mi
- Pete’s Lake CampgroundCamping1.6 mi
- Pine Marten RunHiking3.2 mi
- Swan Lake CampsitesPier fishing4.8 mi
- Ironjaw Lake CampsitePier fishing5.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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