Peterson Bridge South Campground

Area Status: Closed

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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Cadillac/Manistee Ranger Station
Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
Rentals & Guides:	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
Area Amenities:	Parking: 30 vehicle capacity Boat ramp: Sand
Fees:	Camping (per night) Single Site: $25.00 Walk-in, Riverside: $10.00 per person Day Use (per vehicle) Per Day:$7.00 Extra Vehicle: $8.00
Permit Info:	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.
Open Season:	April 23 - October 10
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	May 15 to September 15
Restrictions:	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.
Closest Towns:	Dublin, Wellston
Water:	Drinking Water
Restroom:	Flush, Vault
Operated By:	American Land and Leisure - (801) 226 - 3564; CM
Information Center:	Cadillac/Manistee Ranger Station Phone: 231-577-8902 Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

General Information

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.

General Notes:

Brochure and Map: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.

Location - Pine National Scenic River

Nearby Recreation Areas -

Peterson Bridge North Day Use Area

County - Wexford

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Sand Play

Along the river there is a sandy beach and boat landing area where visitors can enjoy a beachlike experience along a fresh-water river.

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	Single: 20 Walk-in: 10
Reservation Info	Reservation recommended - Mid-May to Mid-September One time reservation fee of $9.00 Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of visit. Go to: Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. Walk-in sites are first come, first served.
Sleeping Shelter	No

RV Camping

River and Stream Fishing

Special Designations	National Scenic River Blue Ribbon Coldwater Trout Stream
Fishing Mode	Boat, Shore, Wade
Fish Species	Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Fishing Platform	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Fishing Method	Fly, Pole
Water/Flow Level	Fast

Boating - Non-Motorized

Canoeing and kayaking are the primary activities on this river, with much of the appeal being the fast water and light rapids. The Pine River has a river gradient of 7% and offers the fastest average flow of any river in lower Michigan.