USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Chimney Loop Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- April 15 to November 29
- Group sites
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,201 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CHIMNEY LOOP WAGNER (NFSR 4384) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Nearest town
- Mio
- Address
- 107 McKinley Road, Mio, MI, 48647
- Phone
- 989-826-3252
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake. Wagner Lake is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely surrounded by National Forest. The lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing. Chimney Loop campground can accommodate groups of up to 30 people and six cars.
Recreation
Water Activities: Wagner Lake provides visitors opportunites for swimming and beach play. Non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks can be carried into Wagner Lake. Anglers can try their luck from shore, wadding, or by boat to catch bass and pan fish.
Facilities
Facilities at Chimney Loop Campground include a vault toilet, three picnic tables, three fire rings, and use of a historic chimney. Garbage service and handpump wells for drinking water are provided around the corner at Wagner Lake Campground.
Natural Features
The Chimeny Loop group site is set in a forest of oak and pine trees. A very short walk from the shores of Wagner Lake makes this the perfect destination for visitors looking for some solitude. Chimney Loop Campground is located just a short drive from the AuSable River and is close to ORV trails.
Charges & Cancellations
All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 9° | -13° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 12° | -16° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 23° | 4° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 33° | 9° | 81° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 44° | 26° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 53° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 61° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 59° | 52° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 54° | 43° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 41° | 28° | 75° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 30° | 6° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 22° | 0° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Wagner Lake (MI) · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 12 sites
- Island lake (MI) · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 17 sites
- Mack Lake ORV Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 42 sites
- Ausable River Camping · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 102 sites
- Au Sable Loop Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 5 sites
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