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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Whelan Lake Backcountry Campsites

Custer, Michigan · 646 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
FreeForest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Elevation
646 ft197 m
Pets
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Land
Manistee National Forest

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About

This area is popular for canoeing, fishing and camping. The camping area is near the south branch of the Pere Marquette River, on Whelan Lake. The land surrounding the lake is primarily federal ownership.

Fees: No fees are required for this site

From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit

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  • T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE

Cell service at Whelan Lake Backcountry Campsites: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedMostly Cloudy, 2% chance of rain62°39°
  • ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 72% chance of rain61°43°
  • FriShowers And Thunderstorms, 94% chance of rain55°33°
  • SatSunny, 1% chance of rain55°40°
  • SunSunny62°46°

Nearby camping

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Logmark Rest Stop

Dispersed · 4.1 mi · Custer

3 more within 25 mi
Log Mark Rest Stop Canoe and Fishing Landing

Log Mark Rest Stop Canoe and Fishing Landing

Campground · 4.3 mi · Custer

Whiskey Creek Campground

Whiskey Creek Campground

Campground · 4.5 mi · Custer

Ludington East / Pere Marquette River KOA

Ludington East / Pere Marquette River KOA

RV Park · 5.9 mi · Baldwin

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

43.90667, -86.15001
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Custer

Data from USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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