Wagner Lake (Mi)

Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside, fishing

Location: Mio, MI, MI

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 2.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.Wagner Lake Campground has handpump wells for drinking water, vault toliets, and garbage collection services.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/wagner-lake-mi to be notified when sites open up.

Small 12-site campground on Wagner Lake with excellent fishing and swimming opportunities. Google reviewers praise it as a peaceful, clean spot ideal for kayaking and fishing.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, North American Porcupine, Coyote present in area. Kirtland's Warbler, Eastern Bluebird, and Eastern Redstart observed nearby.

Insider tips for Wagner Lake (Mi): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites Bring a kayak or canoe for non-motorized watercraft on the lake Fish from shore, boat, or by wading; bass fishing is excellent Generators must be off by 10pm per quiet hours — plan accordingly

Skip Wagner Lake (Mi) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only self-contained RVs suitable. You require year-round access — seasonal operation May-October only. You plan to use motorized boats — only non-motorized watercraft permitted.

Best time to visit Wagner Lake (Mi): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Chimney Loop Campground (Mio, MI), Island Lake (Mi) (Mio, MI), Mack Lake Orv Campground (Mio, MI), Au Sable Loop Campground (Mio, MI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Wagner Lake (Mi)

Cell signal at Wagner Lake (Mi) (Mio, MI): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Mio, MI, MI★ 2.8 (4 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.Wagner Lake Campground has handpump wells for drinking water, vault toliets, and garbage collection services.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV70 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only self-contained RVs suitable✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operation May-October only✕ You plan to use motorized boats — only non-motorized watercraft permitted

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites

Bring a kayak or canoe for non-motorized watercraft on the lake

Fish from shore, boat, or by wading; bass fishing is excellent

Generators must be off by 10pm per quiet hours

plan accordingly

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, North American Porcupine, Coyote present in area. Kirtland's Warbler, Eastern Bluebird, and Eastern Redstart observed nearby.

Location

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989-826-3252· Huron-Manistee National Forests
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.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Wagner Lake (Mi) cost per night?+
Wagner Lake (Mi) costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Wagner Lake (Mi) open?+
Wagner Lake (Mi) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wagner Lake (Mi) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Wagner Lake (Mi)?+
Wagner Lake (Mi) can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.
How do I make reservations at Wagner Lake (Mi)?+
Wagner Lake (Mi) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Wagner Lake (Mi)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wagner Lake (Mi) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wagner Lake (Mi) open, and what are check-in times?+
Wagner Lake (Mi) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Huron-Manistee National Forest: Wagner Lake CampgroundHuron Adventure Planning
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 2.8 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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