Camping · Michigan
Whelan Lake Campsites
USFS · Camping Area · Free
Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 43.9067, -86.1500
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This area is popular for canoeing, fishing and camping. The camping area is near the south branch of the Pere Marquette River, on Whelan Lake. The land surrounding the lake is primarily federal ownership.
From the USFS.
Is Whelan Lake Campsites free?
Yes. Whelan Lake Campsites is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Whelan Lake Campsites?
From Baldwin: Travel west on 56th St. for 13.5 miles. Turn right and travel north on Walhalla Rd. for 1.25 miles. Turn right and travel west on FR 6661 for 2.25 miles. The campground is located on the left side of the road.
Nearby
- Elk Canoe Backcountry Campsites6.2 mi
- Sulak Campground6.9 mi
- Timber Creek Campground8.2 mi
- Bowman Lake Backcountry Campsites9.1 mi
- BOWMAN BRIDGE10.5 mi
- Bowman Bridge Campground10.9 mi
- Gleason's Landing Campground11.7 mi
- GLEASONS LANDING 11.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
