Peterson Bridge South Campground
Peterson Bridge Campground is the only Forest Service campground on the Pine River. Ten of the sites are paddle or walk-in only. The canoe/boat launch is located across the river at Peterson Bridge North.
General Information
Location - Pine National Scenic River
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Peterson Bridge North Day Use Area
County - Wexford
April 23 - October 10
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
Watercraft Permit
- Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend
Reservations are required. Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information. Special Use Permits
- No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
- Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
- Pine National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-12
Highlights - Camping is prohibited, except at designated campgrounds or campsites.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Single Site (tent only): $28 per night
Walk-In Riverside Site (per person): $15 per night
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Canoe Rentals -
- Baldwin
- Bosman's Canoe Rental
- Irons
- Shomler Canoe and Kayak
- Wellston
- Carl's Canoe Livery
- Pine River Paddlesport Center
- Horina's Canoe and Kayak
- Sportsman's Port
Address: 1170 Nursery Road Wellston, MI 49689
Phone: (231) 848-7090
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.20222222
Longitude: -85.7975
Directions
From Manistee -
- Travel east on M-55 for 26 miles.
- Turn right and travel south on M-37 for 1.5 miles.
- The entrance is on the left, after the bridge.
Parking
30 vehicle capacity
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
