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Chimney Loop Campground

44.5525° N / 84.1569° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 4Next open weekend Nov 61 monitored site

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Chimney Loop Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.

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01 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 47 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 33 open for online reservation · 14 reserved.

Where the open windows are

29.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 33 of 47 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online29.8%
Open site-nights33 / 47
Reserved (of online inventory)14 / 47
Weekday openings20
Weekend openings13

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 20 fall on weekdays and 13 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
010203014163NOVAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April holds the most room. 16 of 16 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
001  33

This site currently has 33 site-nights available.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateWed · Nov 4
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 4; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

33 open site-nights across 1 site at Chimney Loop Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 3 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 4 at site 001.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
00199 ftNone3319 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +21 more

About Chimney Loop Campground

Overview

Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake. Wagner Lake is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely surrounded by National Forest. The lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing. Chimney Loop campground can accommodate groups of up to 30 people and six cars.

Recreation

Water Activities: Wagner Lake provides visitors opportunites for swimming and beach play. Non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks can be carried into Wagner Lake. Anglers can try their luck from shore, wadding, or by boat to catch bass and pan fish.

Facilities

Facilities at Chimney Loop Campground include a vault toilet, three picnic tables, three fire rings, and use of a historic chimney. Garbage service and handpump wells for drinking water are provided around the corner at Wagner Lake Campground.

Natural Features

The Chimeny Loop group site is set in a forest of oak and pine trees. A very short walk from the shores of Wagner Lake makes this the perfect destination for visitors looking for some solitude. Chimney Loop Campground is located just a short drive from the AuSable River and is close to ORV trails.

1 monitored siteRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 30

Getting there

From Grayling: Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles. Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 7 miles. Turn right and travel west on Wagner Lake Rd. for 1.5 miles. The site is located on the left.

107 Mckinley Road, Mio, MI 48647989-826-3252
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingKayakingNon-Motorized BoatingPaddlingSwimmingWater AccessWater Activities

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Chimney Loop Campground?

Reservations for Chimney Loop Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 33 of 47 tracked site-nights are open (70.2%), though availability can change. 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?

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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 18:20 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.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Chimney Loop Campground?

3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 4 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Chimney Loop Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Chimney Loop Campground?

April 2027, with 16 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 16.

When is the next open date at Chimney Loop Campground?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Nov 4 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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