Weekend availability at Peterson Bridge
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 12, 3:03 PM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open9/10 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open8/10 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open9/10 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open7/10 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 Peterson Bridge?
as of September 13Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Peterson Bridge around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 31
- Max rig length
- 64 ft
About this campground
Overview Peterson Bridge Campground is located on the Pine River in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest. The location on the river makes it ideal for canoeists and those looking to experience the adventure of this swift moving river.Recreation With access to the river so close, floating the Pine River is a popular activity at Peterson Bridge. Several locations near the campground offer canoe rentals. Supporting outstanding trout fishing, the Pine River is also a “Blue Ribbon” cold-water fishery. For State Fishing Regulations consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website, website http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/.Facilities The facility offers several tent sites which are walk-in only. Those tent sites on the river bank can also be accessed from the river. In addition, the facility offers RV sites with many of the sites at this facility offering shade and seclusion. Natural Features The Pine River is well known as one of the most outstanding canoeing and trout fishing rivers in the Midwest. The river gradient is 7% and, depending upon the season, offers the fasted average flow of any river in lower Michigan. The lower 26 miles of the Pine River have been designated a National Wild and Scenic River. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Getting there
Please note: Peterson Bridge Campground is located on Highway 3T at Pine River Bridge, South of Highway 55. From Baldwin, MI: Take State Rt. 37 north about 21 miles to campground sign (just before Pine River bridge). Turn right into campground. From the north: follow M-37 south 1.5 miles from its junction with M-55. Turn left into the area after crossing the bridge over the Pine River. From the south: follow M-37 north 21.5 miles from Baldwin. Turn right into the area prior to crossing the bridge over the Pine River.
Activities
- RIVER TRIPS
- ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Low Bridge Canoe LandingMichigan5 mi
- Elm Flats Canoe LandingMichigan6 mi
- Sand Lake CampgroundHuron-Manistee National Forests7 mi
- Seaton Creek CampgroundHuron-Manistee National Forests11 mi
- M-37: White Cloud to BaldwinHuron-Manistee National Forests12 mi
- Udell TrailheadHuron-Manistee National Forests14 mi
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