Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
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
6
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 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 · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 31 monitored sites
Of the 775 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 196 open for online reservation · 26 reserved · 553 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
74.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 196 of 775 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online74.7%
Open site-nights196 / 775
Reserved (of online inventory)26 / 222
Weekday openings122
Weekend openings74
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 122 fall on weekdays and 74 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 100 of 372 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 30 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 07 | 22 |
| 09 | 22 |
| 11 | 22 |
| 19 | 22 |
| 05 | 21 |
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.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
196 open site-nights across 10 sites at Peterson Bridge, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 14 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 07.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Not recorded | None | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| 09 | 64 ft | None | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| 11 | 43 ft | None | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| 19 | 46 ft | None | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| 05 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 15 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +9 more |
| 03 | 38 ft | None | 20 | 15 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +8 more |
| 17 | 48 ft | None | 20 | 16 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +8 more |
| 15 | 61 ft | None | 19 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +7 more |
| 01 | 53 ft | None | 16 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +4 more |
| 13 | 55 ft | None | 12 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12 |
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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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233342 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233342 · Peterson Bridge · Wellston MI12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Peterson Bridge?
Reservations for Peterson Bridge are made through Recreation.gov. 74.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 196 of 775 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 at Peterson Bridge in the last 7 days, 6 over 30 days and 6 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Peterson Bridge?
14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 07. 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?
October 2026, with 100 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 372.
When is the next open date at Peterson Bridge?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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