Peterson Bridge in MI -- Campground & RV Camping

Peterson Bridge Campground sits along the Pine River in Michigan's Manistee National Forest. The river features a 7-percent gradient, making it one of the fastest-flowing cold-water rivers in lower Michigan, with a 26-mile designated National Wild and Scenic River segment nearby. Anglers target trout, while paddlers use the river for floating and canoeing. The facility provides RV sites with shade, as well as walk-in tent sites on the riverbank that campers can access directly by water. Local outfitters in the surrounding area offer canoe rentals for river trips.

Getting there: 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.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 31-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Pine River runs 0.1 mi off.
• 2 hike-in sites, with 11 boat-in sites and 11 on the water.

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