Hardwood Campsite
Its sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from 05-24 to 10-14. Hardwood Campsite is a National Forest campground near Munising, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Hardwood Campsite sits inside Hiawatha National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Group sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Stay limit
- 4 consecutive days
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 626 ft
46.4949, -86.6828 in Alger. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Hardwood Campsite is open from 05-24 to 10-14 , at 626 ft.
Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Hardwood Campsite?
Sites at Hardwood Campsite are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10288329).
How much does it cost to camp at Hardwood Campsite?
Camping at Hardwood Campsite costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Hardwood Campsite have?
Hardwood Campsite has 2 group sites.
Does Hardwood Campsite have RV hookups?
No. Hardwood Campsite has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Hardwood Campsite?
No. Hardwood Campsite has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Hardwood Campsite open?
Hardwood Campsite is open from 05-24 to 10-14.
How long can you stay at Hardwood Campsite?
The stay limit at Hardwood Campsite is 4 consecutive days.
Who manages Hardwood Campsite?
Hardwood Campsite is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Hardwood Campsite
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Hardwood Campsite, in straight-line miles: Munising Falls (waterfall, 5.8 miles), Miners Falls (waterfall, 7.3 miles), Wagner Falls (waterfall, 7.6 miles), and Spray Falls (waterfall, 14 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 05-24 to 10-14
- Fee
- Group Site: $35 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- No overnight fees are required for this site
More campgrounds: camping near Munising and campgrounds in Alger.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
- fs.usda.gov (hookups, stayLimit, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, water, reservationSystem, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30