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Site 5 — Wakeley Lake Campground

Wakeley Lake Campground · Michigan · Loop Hike To

Campsite 5 at Wakeley Lake Campground in Michigan. HIKE TO site. No utility hookups. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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44.63309, -84.50917

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Wakeley Lake Campground

Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.

Avg High60°F

Avg Low41°F

Peak Rain Chance10%

Humidity67%

UV (avg)4

Today

☁️

Overcast

59°/45°

💧 1%🌬 12mph

↑ 7:37 AM ↓ 7:16 PM

Sat

☁️

Overcast

59°/37°

💧 2%🌬 6mph

↑ 7:38 AM ↓ 7:14 PM

Sun

🌦

Drizzle

65°/48°

💧 10%🌬 12mph

↑ 7:39 AM ↓ 7:12 PM

Mon

🌦

Light Drizzle

56°/39°

🌬 14mph

↑ 7:40 AM ↓ 7:10 PM

Tue

⛅

Partly Cloudy

59°/34°

🌬 6mph

↑ 7:42 AM ↓ 7:09 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

👔 What to Wear

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Long-sleeve shirt
Synthetic or merino, sun-protective.
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Light shell or windbreaker
Even on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 12 mph).
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Hiking pants or convertible
Layer for variable conditions.
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Trail runners or low boots
Comfortable, broken in.

🎒 What to Pack

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Water
Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
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High-energy snacks
A snack for the trail.
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Sun protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
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First-aid kit
Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
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Offline map
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 8
Capacity/Size Rating: Single

Site Features

Campfire Allowed: Yes

How Site 5 Compares

One of 6 sites at Wakeley Lake Campground — 5 of them in the Hike To loop.

Other sites in the Hike To loop

Site 4HIKE TO · First-come, first-served Site 1HIKE TO · Reservable Site 2HIKE TO · First-come, first-served Site 3HIKE TO · Reservable

Photos from Wakeley Lake Campground

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

A photo of facility Wakeley Lake Campground with No Amenities Shown — Autumn Clark

A photo of facility Wakeley Lake Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit — Alexandra Elick

A canoe along Wakeley Lakeshore — US Forest Service

The foot trail to the Wakeley Lake Campground — US Forest Service

Booking Tips for Site 5

Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 02:00 PM / 12:00 PM
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 5?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site 5?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people.

What hookups does site 5 have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 02:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

Can I have a campfire at site 5?

Campfires are allowed when no fire restrictions are in effect. Check current conditions before arrival.