Pete’s Lake Campground
Its 48 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Standard nonelectric: $24–$50 per night, and it is open from 05-12 to 10-07. Pete’s Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Schoolcraft, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Boat Launch located at Pete's Lake. Photo: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 75 ft
- Max RV length
Pete’s Lake Campground 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
- Standard nonelectric: $24–$50 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 48
- Tent sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ 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
48 sites; the longest takes a 75 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 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 001 |
| 1AD | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 1AD |
| 002 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 002 |
| 2A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 2A |
| 003 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 003 |
| 3A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 65 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 3A |
| 004 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 004 |
| 4A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 4A |
| 005 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 005 |
| 5A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 5A |
| 006 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 006 |
| 6A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 6A |
| 007 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 007 |
| 7A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 7A |
| 8A | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 8A |
| 8D | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 8D |
| 009 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 75 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 009 |
| 010 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 010 |
| 011 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 011 |
| 012 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 012 |
| 013 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 013 |
| 14D | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 14D |
| 015 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 015 |
| 016 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 016 |
| 017 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 017 |
| 018 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 018 |
| 020 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 020 |
| 021 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 021 |
| 022 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 022 |
| 023 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 65 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 023 |
| 024 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 024 |
| 025 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 025 |
| 026 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 026 |
| 027 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 027 |
| 028 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 028 |
| 029 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 70 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 029 |
| 030 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 030 |
| 031 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 031 |
| 032 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 032 |
| 033 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 033 |
| 034 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 034 |
| 035 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 035 |
| 036 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 036 |
| 37D | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 37D |
| 038 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 038 |
| 39D | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 39D |
| 040 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 040 |
| 041 | PETES LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 041 |
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
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 800 ft
46.2282, -86.5970 in Schoolcraft. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Pete’s Lake Campground is open from 05-12 to 10-07 , at 800 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Pete’s Lake Campground?
Sites at Pete’s Lake Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233174).
How much does it cost to camp at Pete’s Lake Campground?
Camping at Pete’s Lake Campground costs Standard nonelectric: $24–$50 per night.
How many campsites does Pete’s Lake Campground have?
Pete’s Lake Campground has 48 campsites, including 2 tent sites.
Does Pete’s Lake Campground have RV hookups?
No. Pete’s Lake Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 75 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Pete’s Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Pete’s Lake Campground; 46 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Pete’s Lake Campground?
Yes, Pete’s Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Pete’s Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pete’s Lake Campground.
When is Pete’s Lake Campground open?
Pete’s Lake Campground is open from 05-12 to 10-07.
Who manages Pete’s Lake Campground?
Pete’s Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Pete’s Lake Campground
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Pete’s Lake Campground, in straight-line miles: Wagner Falls (waterfall, 11 miles), Munising Falls (waterfall, 13 miles), Miners Falls (waterfall, 17 miles), and Spray Falls (waterfall, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $8 per night
Ewing Point Campsite - Sites
- 1
- Season
- 05-15 to 10-15
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $8 per night
Widewaters Recreation Area - Sites
- 32
- Season
- 05-12 to 09-16
- Fee
- Single Site: $22 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Schoolcraft and campgrounds in Schoolcraft.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, water, toilets, fireRings, fee, season.open, season.close, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)