Peterson Bridge

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. The facility offers several tent sites which are walk-in only; those on the river bank can also be accessed from the river. There are also RV sites, with many sites offering shade and seclusion. Floating the Pine River is a popular activity at Peterson Bridge, and several locations near the campground offer canoe rentals. Supporting outstanding trout fishing, the Pine is also a "Blue Ribbon" cold-water fishery, and 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, it offers the fastest average flow of any river in lower Michigan. The lower 26 miles have been designated a National Wild and Scenic River.