Widewaters Campground
Hiawatha NF, near Munising · Hiawatha National Forest
A small Hiawatha National Forest campground in the woods between Irwin Lake and the Indian River, about 32 sites under mature hardwoods. Waterfront sites sit on the river. Rustic: vault toilets and a drinking-water pump, no hookups. Boat ramp on site, and the Bruno's Run trail runs right through it. Most sites are wooded and well spaced, a few are open with less privacy.
From above. USDA NAIP, public domain.The vibe
Works for hammock, tent, RV, van / car. Measured dark skies, a real one for stargazing.
Hanging a hammock?
Hammocks are fine in Michigan state parks. There's no rule against them. The rule is about the tree: use wide, tree-friendly straps, no nails or wire, and don't tear the bark. The state sets no strap or tree-size requirement, so when in doubt, ask the park. We'll point you at sites that likely have trees worth hanging from, but we can't see the trunks, so eyeball it on arrival.
The facts
- 32 reservable sites.
- Has accessible sites.
- Reserved through recreation.gov, not us. We don't track openings here yet.
About 16 miles southeast of Munising.
Thicket is not the Forest Service and not affiliated with it. The facts come from the federal RIDB (public domain); the vibe read is our estimate from open data (OpenStreetMap, USGS elevation, NASA Black Marble nighttime light). Sites, fees, and access can change. Confirm and book at recreation.gov, and leave no trace.