Chimney Loop Campground
Its 1 site is reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Standard nonelectric: $30 per night, and it is open from 04-15 to 11-29. Chimney Loop Campground is a National Forest campground near Oscoda, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4A second view of Wagner Lake from Chimney Loop Campground. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 99 ft
- Max RV length
Chimney Loop Campground sits inside Huron-Manistee 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
- Standard nonelectric: $30 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 1
- Group sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Site driveways
- Pull-through
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
1 site; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 99 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | CHIMNEY LOOP CAMPGROUND | Group standard area nonelectric | 99 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 001 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 consecutive nights
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,147 ft
44.5526, -84.1570 in Oscoda. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Chimney Loop Campground is open from 04-15 to 11-29 , at 1,147 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Chimney Loop Campground?
Sites at Chimney Loop Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/265539).
How much does it cost to camp at Chimney Loop Campground?
Camping at Chimney Loop Campground costs Standard nonelectric: $30 per night.
How many campsites does Chimney Loop Campground have?
Chimney Loop Campground has 1 campsite, including 1 group site. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Chimney Loop Campground?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Chimney Loop Campground.
Does Chimney Loop Campground have RV hookups?
No. Chimney Loop Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 99 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Chimney Loop Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Chimney Loop Campground: site 001.
Is there drinking water at Chimney Loop Campground?
Yes, Chimney Loop Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Chimney Loop Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Chimney Loop Campground.
When is Chimney Loop Campground open?
Chimney Loop Campground is open from 04-15 to 11-29.
How long can you stay at Chimney Loop Campground?
The stay limit at Chimney Loop Campground is 14 consecutive nights.
Who manages Chimney Loop Campground?
Chimney Loop Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Chimney Loop Campground
Wagner Lake Recreation Area - Sites
- 12
- Season
- 05-15 to 11-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Island Lake Recreation Area - Sites
- 17
- Season
- 05-15 to 09-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Mack Lake Orv Campground - Sites
- 41
- Season
- 05-15 to 11-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Au Sable Loop Recreation Area Campground - Sites
- 5
- Season
- 05-15 to 11-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Oscoda and campgrounds in Oscoda.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, toilets, water, stayLimit, fee, season.open, season.close, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)