Peterson Bridge South Campground, a Michigan National Forest located near Cadillac

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PETERSON BRIDGE SOUTH CAMPGROUND

PETERSON BRIDGE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Wellston, Michigan 49689

(lat:44.202 lon:-85.7981)

Located in Huron-Manistee National Forests.

Peterson Bridge Campground is located on the Pine River in Michigans 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.

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.

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.

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..

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Location

Peterson Bridge South Campground is located near Cadillac

Nearby Parks

Pere Marquette State Forest

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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.

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