Summer Camping Season Things To Enjoy
While planning your trip to our campground there are many things to enjoy outside of fishing.
The Arboretum Trail in Wellston is a short, easy-to-walk trail that provides an educational experience to visitors. The trail passes through a variety of trees planted in the 1940’s as part of a tree-growth experiment. These tree species come from Europe, Asia and all over the United States. Educational signage along the trail identifies individual species.
The Arboretum Trail highlights the history and importance of this area, dating back to the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Chittenden Nursery of the 1930’s and 40’s. The trail is scenic and secluded and offers a self- guided walk through history.
Hike
Hiking is available on all trails.
Bike
Mountain biking is allowed on the trails; please be respectful of pedestrians.
Snowshoe
Come enjoy the trails in the winter!
Enjoy the 11+ mile trail system along the high banks of the Big Manistee River between Tippy Dam and Hodenpyle Dam.
Explore the North Country Trail Upper Manistee River Trailhead near the Manistee River Trail where you will hike your way through the dense hardwoods high atop the Manistee River bluffs. You can also head down to the Udell Rollways trailhead near Big-M and enjoy a hike through the low flats and rolling hills.
Not to be Missed
The Manistee River Little Mac suspension bridge is a 245 foot long foot traffic bridge that is really something to see on the Manistee River Trail. It is the largest wooden suspension bridge in the Lower Peninsula and serves to unite the Manistee River Trail with the North Country Trail.
Points of Interest
– Waterfall near Mile Marker 3
– Suspension Bridge crossing river near Hodenpyl Dam
– Overlook of Manistee River
– Arquilla Creek Crossing Near Mile Marker 9 – Large Log Bridge
There are nearby lakes to swim, and we are 20 minutes from Lake Michigan so come and enjoy all of what the area has to offer.
We look forward to having you this summer. If you read this and call me I will give you a 20% discount on your stay.