Chimney Loop Campground
Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside, fishing
Location: Mio, MI, MI
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake. Wagner Lake is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely surrounded by National Forest. The lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Chimney Loop Campground sits on the shores of Wagner Lake, a shallow sandy-bottom lake entirely surrounded by National Forest with excellent bass and pan fish fishing. The campground accommodates groups up to 30 people and offers water activities including swimming, canoeing, and kayaking.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, North American Porcupine, and Kirtland's Warbler present in area. Eastern Hognose Snake, Smooth Greensnake, and Common Watersnake also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Chimney Loop Campground: Book early - this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring non-motorized watercraft (canoes/kayaks) for Wagner Lake access Excellent bass and pan fish fishing available on-site
Skip Chimney Loop Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You're planning a large group - only 1 tent site listed despite group capacity of 30 people.
Best time to visit Chimney Loop Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Wagner Lake (Mi) (Mio, MI), Island Lake (Mi) (Mio, MI), Mack Lake Orv Campground (Mio, MI), Ausable River Camping (OSCODA, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chimney Loop Campground
Cell signal at Chimney Loop Campground (Mio, MI): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake. Wagner Lake is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely surrounded by National Forest. The lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bring non-motorized watercraft (canoes/kayaks) for Wagner Lake access
Excellent bass and pan fish fishing available on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 1.5 miles. The site is located on the left.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Huron-Manistee National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Huron-Manistee National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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