Peterson Bridge Campground
Its 31 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $35 per night, and it is open from 04-25 to 10-12. Peterson Bridge Campground is a National Forest campground near Wellston, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 64 ft
- Max RV length
Peterson Bridge 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
- Single Site: $35 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 31
- Tent sites
- 13
- Accessible sites
- 20
- Max RV length
- 64 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
31 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 64 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 53 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 01 |
| 02 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 39 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 02 |
| 03 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 38 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 03 |
| 04 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 51 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 04 |
| 05 | CS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CS, site 05 |
| 06 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 06 |
| 07 | CS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CS, site 07 |
| 08 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 08 |
| 09 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 64 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 09 |
| 10 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 61 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 10 |
| 11 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 11 |
| 12 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 12 |
| 13 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 13 |
| 14 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 47 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 14 |
| 15 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 61 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 15 |
| 16 - HOST | CS | Standard nonelectric | 47 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 16 - HOST |
| 17 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 48 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 17 |
| 18 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 48 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 18 |
| 19 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 46 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 19 |
| 20 | CS | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop CS, site 20 |
| 21 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 21 |
| 22 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 22 |
| 23 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop RS, site 23 |
| 24 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 24 |
| 25 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 25 |
| 26 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 26 |
| 27 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 27 |
| 28 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 28 |
| 29 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 29 |
| 30 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RS, site 30 |
| 31 | RS | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop RS, site 31 |
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
- Campground host
- On site
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 818 ft
44.2022, -85.7975 in Wexford. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Peterson Bridge Campground is open from 04-25 to 10-12 , at 818 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Peterson Bridge Campground?
Sites at Peterson Bridge Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233342).
How much does it cost to camp at Peterson Bridge Campground?
Camping at Peterson Bridge Campground costs Single Site: $35 per night.
How many campsites does Peterson Bridge Campground have?
Peterson Bridge Campground has 31 campsites, including 13 tent sites. 20 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Peterson Bridge Campground?
Yes, 20 sites are designated accessible at Peterson Bridge Campground.
Are there pull-through sites at Peterson Bridge Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Peterson Bridge Campground; 20 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Peterson Bridge Campground?
Yes, Peterson Bridge Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Peterson Bridge Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Peterson Bridge Campground.
When is Peterson Bridge Campground open?
Peterson Bridge Campground is open from 04-25 to 10-12.
Is there a campground host at Peterson Bridge Campground?
Yes, Peterson Bridge Campground has a campground host on site.
Who manages Peterson Bridge Campground?
Peterson Bridge Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Peterson Bridge Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 44
- Season
- 05-09 to 09-02
- Fee
- Single Site: $40 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Day Use:
More campgrounds: camping near Wellston and campgrounds in Wexford.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hostOnSite, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01