J.W. Wells State Park
Michigan State Park
4 Reviews N7670 Highway M-35 Cedar River, MI 49813 906-863-9747 Reservations: 800-447-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 45.3954, -87.3673
Overview of J.W. Wells State Park
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Last Price Paid: $22
Reported by Sandy on 8/27/2019
Longest RV Reported: 32 feet
Reported by Sandy on 8/27/2019
Number of Sites 150
Pad Type grass
Reservations yes
Elevation 590 ft / 179 m
Max Stay 15
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of J.W. Wells State Park 4 people have reviewed this location.
“Nice sized lots on the lake”
Reviewed 8/27/2019
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 18 |
This park is right on the water. You can see why this would be a favourite park for families. It has very clean washrooms and showers. The camp hosts were lovely and very pleasant. There is a large modern playground. Some of the lots are wet. We had lot 18, which backs onto the lake. It has no neighbours to the left hand side. The lot... more
This park is right on the water. You can see why this would be a favourite park for families. It has very clean washrooms and showers. The camp hosts were lovely and very pleasant.
There is a large modern playground. Some of the lots are wet. We had lot 18, which backs onto the lake. It has no neighbours to the left hand side. The lots are very decent sized. No sewer or water hook ups only electricity. Voltage does fluctuate, so be careful.
Sandy would stay here again
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“A nice lakeside campground!”
Reviewed 8/25/2019
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 74 |
We love going to Wells! We make a stop here at least once a summer. Sites are grass or concrete and mostly level. The bathhouse is well maintained and is easily accessed from anywhere in the modern campground (rustic sites are about a mile north of the modern campground, but those sites are nice too and can accommodate larger trailer... more
We love going to Wells! We make a stop here at least once a summer. Sites are grass or concrete and mostly level. The bathhouse is well maintained and is easily accessed from anywhere in the modern campground (rustic sites are about a mile north of the modern campground, but those sites are nice too and can accommodate larger trailers also). We don't have kids, but the playground is HUGE and when we camp with friends with kids, they spend hours there. Beach is nice too; short walk from the campground. Dump station has two lanes, making checkout much quicker. Overall, we love this park!
knoxband would stay here again
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“Very popular lakefront state park”
Reviewed 8/20/2019
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 76 |
This is a late review for my stay over Memorial Day weekend 2019 while finishing up a Lake Michigan Circle Tour. It didn't register that a holiday weekend would guarantee the park being super busy, plus it was also the first nice weekend weather-wise. The only thing that moderated it somewhat was the fact that all the rain had flooded ... more
This is a late review for my stay over Memorial Day weekend 2019 while finishing up a Lake Michigan Circle Tour. It didn't register that a holiday weekend would guarantee the park being super busy, plus it was also the first nice weekend weather-wise. The only thing that moderated it somewhat was the fact that all the rain had flooded out a number of sites, but nearly every available site was taken. Lots and lots of kids playing, biking and having a great time. The campground has sporadic trees but is otherwise quite open. The sites are not limited to a specific driveway so people were able to set up any direction they wanted since they were a good size. The trails were great, the staff nice and facilities clean. the beach was limited due to high water. My rate of $26 was for 50 amp (can save a few bucks if you only need 30 amp) and the reservation fee, so my total was $34. And of course, the Passport which I already had.
Jonathan would stay here again
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“Crowded”
Reviewed 8/19/2018
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 99 |
A little expensive for a state park plus you need a state permit $9 daily or $32 yearly ( calendar year) for out of state ( $11 for instate) only electric. Dump in park. Sites are large but it was crowed. ( I think mostly locals) so not much privacy. Seemed to be a lot of family’s. It was pretty quiet but we had our windows closed. Did... more
A little expensive for a state park plus you need a state permit $9 daily or $32 yearly ( calendar year) for out of state ( $11 for instate) only electric. Dump in park. Sites are large but it was crowed. ( I think mostly locals) so not much privacy. Seemed to be a lot of family’s. It was pretty quiet but we had our windows closed. Didn’t walk to beach right on Lake Michigan.
Sue and Kevin would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- firewood
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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