Michigan · published-coordinate region
Peterson Bridge
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USDA Forest Service31Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
31Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Peterson Bridge Campground is located on the Pine River in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest. The location on the river makes it ideal for canoeists and those looking to experience the adventure of this swift moving river.Recreation
With access to the river so close, floating the Pine River is a popular activity at Peterson Bridge. Several locations near the campground offer canoe rentals.
Supporting outstanding trout fishing, the Pine River is also a “Blue Ribbon” cold-water fishery. For State Fishing Regulations consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website, website http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/.Facilities
The facility offers several tent sites which are walk-in only. Those tent sites on the river bank can also be accessed from the river.
In addition, the facility offers RV sites with many of the sites at this facility offering shade and seclusion.
Natural Features
The Pine River is well known as one of the most outstanding canoeing and trout fishing rivers in the Midwest. The river gradient is 7% and, depending upon the season, offers the fasted average flow of any river in lower Michigan. The lower 26 miles of the Pine River have been designated a National Wild and Scenic River.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 31 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
31
Vehicle limit
31
Vehicle length
18
Driveway entry
20
Shade
31
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
18
Tent Only Nonelectric
13
Operator directions
Please note: Peterson Bridge Campground is located on Highway 3T at Pine River Bridge, South of Highway 55.
From Baldwin, MI: Take State Rt. 37 north about 21 miles to campground sign (just before Pine River bridge). Turn right into campground.
From the north: follow M-37 south 1.5 miles from its junction with M-55. Turn left into the area after crossing the bridge over the Pine River.
From the south: follow M-37 north 21.5 miles from Baldwin. Turn right into the area prior to crossing the bridge over the Pine River.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
31 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 31 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 02 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 39 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 03 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 04 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 51 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 05 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 06 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 07 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 31 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 08 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 09 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 64 ft Tent: 64 ft Trailer: 64 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 64 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 10 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 11 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 12 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 13 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 14 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 15 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 16 - HOST CS Source updated: 2026-03-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 17 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 18 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 19 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 20 CS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 21 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 22 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 23 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 24 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 25 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 26 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 27 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 28 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 29 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 30 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 31 RS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
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