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
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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 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.
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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









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.
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