Chimney Loop Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Mio, MI · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 99 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites1
Max RV Length99 ft
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.5526222, -84.1570389 · 107 McKinley Road , Mio , MI 48647

Description

Overview

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. Chimney Loop campground can accommodate groups of up to 30 people and six cars.

Recreation

  • Water Activities: Wagner Lake provides visitors opportunites for swimming and beach play. Non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks can be carried into Wagner Lake. Anglers can try their luck from shore, wadding, or by boat to catch bass and pan fish.

Facilities

Facilities at Chimney Loop Campground include a vault toilet, three picnic tables, three fire rings, and use of a historic chimney. Garbage service and handpump wells for drinking water are provided around the corner at Wagner Lake Campground.

Natural Features

The Chimeny Loop group site is set in a forest of oak and pine trees. A very short walk from the shores of Wagner Lake makes this the perfect destination for visitors looking for some solitude. Chimney Loop Campground is located just a short drive from the AuSable River and is close to ORV trails.

Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.

Directions

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.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING CANOEING FISHING KAYAKING NON-MOTORIZED BOATING PADDLING SWIMMING WATER ACCESS WATER ACTIVITIES

Details

Phone989-826-3252
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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