Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233342
When Peterson Bridge reopens
Peterson Bridge's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 25 – May 3, 2027 · of 31 monitored sites
Of the 279 tracked site-nights (Apr 25 – May 3, 2027): 90 open for online reservation · 189 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 31 monitored sites, 10 can be reserved online and 20 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
67.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 90 of 279 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 25 – May 3, 2027Not open online67.7%
Open site-nights90 / 279
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 90
Weekday openings50
Weekend openings40
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 50 fall on weekdays and 40 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 60 of 186 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 30 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 9 |
| 03 | 9 |
| 05 | 9 |
| 07 | 9 |
| 09 | 9 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 25, 2027. That is about 174 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 25, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 25, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
90 open site-nights across 10 sites at Peterson Bridge, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 10 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 25, 2027 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 64 ft. 17 sites take 25 ft, 17 sites take 35 ft, 15 sites take 40 ft. 13 sites of 30 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 53 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 03 | 38 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 05 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 07 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 09 | 64 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 11 | 43 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 13 | 55 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 15 | 61 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 17 | 48 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 19 | 46 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Peterson Bridge
Overview
Peterson Bridge Campground is located on the Pine River in Michigan’s 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.
Recreation
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. For State Fishing Regulations consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website, website http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
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.
31 monitored sites20 FCFS sitesRVs up to 64 ftNo hookups30 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
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.
Highway 3T @ Pine River Bridge, South Of Highway 55, Wellston, MI 49689
Accessible SwimmingCampingRiver Trips
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Peterson Bridge?
Reservations for Peterson Bridge are made through Recreation.gov. 90 of 279 tracked site-nights are currently open (32.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Peterson Bridge?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Peterson Bridge?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 25, 2027 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Peterson Bridge fit a 35-foot RV?
17 of the 30 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 64 ft. 17 of those 30 sites have a recorded maximum length and 13 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Peterson Bridge?
April 2027, with 60 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 186.
When is the next open date at Peterson Bridge?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Peterson Bridge begins Apr 25, 2027 — about 174 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 25, 2027.
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