Peterson Bridge Campground, Wellston, MI

Peterson Bridge Campground is located in the Cadillac Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (55 min south of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 805 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. 18 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 38 and 64 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $25.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets.

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Campsite Reviews (32)

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5 star		75%
4 star		6%
3 star		16%
2 star		0%
1 star		3%

@KariK367266625 · Camped on Sep 14, 2024 at Campsite #9

Tent camp site # 9. Large site. I could have parked 2 cars and put my 10 x 10 tent on just the asphalt pad. Site was well maintained with plenty of dirt space for tent, screen tent, assorted chairs and such. Space to put a hammock as well. Bathroom was clean (no shower though - only negative). There are also lots of vault toilets' that I did not use. Camp host was GREAT. He watches the campground to greet all people, tells all the rules, how to maintain clean water in the campground, answers questions, tells you where you can go to get a shower, tells people who are not supposed to be there to leave. Only reason not 5 stars is no showers onsite. Would I camp here again. YES.

@JimV4156202 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #13

This is a beautiful setting, where relaxing and enjoying the peaceful sounds of the river washed away all the anxiety one may have! Next time I will definitely bring the kayaks!

@DionR9F3A0BDED · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #11

Very clean campground, probably the cleanest we've ever stayed at. This is due to the most attentive host that we have ever encountered, Dennis went above and beyond to make our stay the best possible. The only reason that I only gave the campground a "good" rating is because of the noise as traffic crossed the bridge. Other than that it was a wonderful experience.

@LukeJ562D095C5 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #1

THe host was great. Grounds and flush toilets were spotless. The river was a little on the cold side.

@SallyD4BA57D0B · Camped on May 1, 2024 at Campsite #11

The camp host Dennis was so helpful. He offered me bottled water because the water could not be turned on yet but I had brought my own bottled water. He loaded and unloaded my generator for me. Which was over and above. Site was clean. Quiet campground!

@DanP5109623 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #3

Very clean, and camp host was friendly and professional.

@CherriD8659497 · Camped on Oct 7, 2022 at Campsite #9

Camp hosts (Dennis and Tay) were very nice and provided a lot of helpful information regarding the surrounding area. The park was very clean and well maintained. We will definitely be back next camping season.

@CherriD2049710 · Camped on Oct 7, 2022 at Campsite #9

@SandraM1586460 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022 at Campsite #17

Quiet and clean, camp hosts polite, friendly and helpful.

@SandraM1586460 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022 at Campsite #17

Quiet and clean, camp hosts polite, friendly and helpful.

@johnc3063297 · Camped on Jul 6, 2022 at Campsite #11

Peterson Bridge is a lovely wooded campsite next to the river with sites that are a good size and enough space between sites. There are pit toilets but also one large bathroom with hot water, and it was very clean and pleasant. We would be glad to get back there someday.

@JenniferS83796 · Camped on Jul 4, 2022 at Campsite #19

Great little spot. Nice, paved camper spots. Private. Camp host was visible and helpful. Stayed two nights - kayaked the Pine River (highly recommend doing this, permit required_.

@DaniilA3547382 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #17

The host violates the quiet hours policy.

@DaniilA3547382 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #17

The host violates the quiet hours policy.

@JimT5716537 · Camped on Jun 26, 2022 at Campsite #3

Very clean, spacious sites, quiet, close to Pine river.

@KrisC4259474 · Camped on May 28, 2022 at Campsite #15

I feel that without having a way to communicate with anybody including calling 911 is highly dangerous. We actually left early because of a medical emergency we were having. But if we needed to call 911 we would have had to leave the campground to do it and that's not safe.

@AnthonyN129777 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #15

Very personable host who took the time to go over all the concerns of the park. Bathrooms were very clean and welcoming. Now if only there could be something done about the mosquitoes.

@AnthonyN129777 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #15

Very personable host who took the time to go over all the concerns of the park. Bathrooms were very clean and welcoming. Now if only there could be something done about the mosquitoes.

@AnthonyN262 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #15

Very personable host who took the time to go over all the concerns of the park. Bathrooms were very clean and welcoming. Now if only there could be something done about the mosquitoes.

@StevenA2029523 · Camped on Jul 31, 2021 at Campsite #3

Great campground with great campground hosts. Very private rustic sites with one flush toilet available. Was at this campground over 17 years ago and enjoyed our recent visit. Will definitely return

@StevenA178 · Camped on Jul 31, 2021 at Campsite #3

Great campground with great campground hosts. Very private rustic sites with one flush toilet available. Was at this campground over 17 years ago and enjoyed our recent visit. Will definitely return

@LisaT134 · Camped on Jul 30, 2021 at Campsite #5

Very nice campground! The host couple were very helpful and friendly. Pretty area!

@AmandaS634 · Camped on Jul 16, 2021 at Campsite #19

Loved our stay! The management is wonderful and the facilities are well maintained.

@AmandaS6104080 · Camped on Jul 16, 2021 at Campsite #19

Loved our stay! The management is wonderful and the facilities are well maintained.

@DeannaA955 · Camped on Oct 2, 2020 at Campsite #7

Campground is lovely! The hosts are wonderful. We needed our car jumped because the cold snap destroyed my phone battery and thus I was charging it in the car... oops. :) But they were over there in no time and got us going again. Really that situation could have been 10x worse without them. The bathrooms are super clean and we were close to the main flush toilets which were really nice. I'm giving 4 stars because it would have been nice to see the campsites on the map more clearly with the layout to reserve. There were some super nice sites that I would have reserved instead but we were very close to a building with a bright light that detracted from that 'great outdoors' feeling just a bit. Regardless, it was still a beautiful campground and we will definitely have it on our list of places to consider when we visit Manistee again!

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