Wakeley Lake Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside

Location: Grayling, MI, MI

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Wakeley Lake Campground offers a forested semi-primitive nonmotorized experience with 5 walk-in sites set in varied terrain from conifer swamps to upland jack and white pine mixed with oak. Campers consistently praise it as a favorite rustic camping and fishing site with excellent hiking and nature watching opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Kirtland's Warbler, Bald Eagle, North American Porcupine, Blanding's Turtle, Common Watersnake

Insider tips for Wakeley Lake Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 5 walk-in sites Bring a sturdy cart to haul equipment in and out Fishing is catch-and-release only

Skip Wakeley Lake Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available at any sites. You prefer motorized recreation—this is a nonmotorized area. You visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Wakeley Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operational season per official listing.

Nearby campgrounds: Kneff Lake Campground (Mio, MI), Meadows Orv Campground (Mio, MI), Chimney Loop Campground (Mio, MI), Wagner Lake (Mi) (Mio, MI).