Weekend availability at Chimney Loop Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 14, 10:54 PM PTSold out 5 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Sold out
- Fri, Oct 9Sold out
- Fri, Oct 16Sold out
- Fri, Oct 23Limited1/1 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Chimney Loop Campground?
as of September 15Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Nov, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Chimney Loop Campground and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 1
- Pull-through
- 1
About this campground
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.
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.
Activities
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- FISHING
- KAYAKING
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
- PADDLING
- SWIMMING
- WATER ACTIVITIES
- WATER ACCESS
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Wagner Lake (MI)Huron-Manistee National Forests0 mi
- Wagner Lake AreaHuron-Manistee National Forests0 mi
- Island lake (MI)Huron-Manistee National Forests3 mi
- Loon Lake Day Use AreaMichigan3 mi
- Mack Lake ORV CampgroundHuron-Manistee National Forests5 mi
- Au Sable Loop CampgroundHuron-Manistee National Forests7 mi
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