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Quick facts

LocationWellston, Michigan
Nightly rate (listed)$23–$150/night
Guest rating4.9 / 5 (8 reviews)
Maximum RV length75 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer)
Electrical service20A / 30A / 50A
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites23
Wi-Fi / internetYes
Dump stationYes
ShowersYes
LaundryYes
PlaygroundYes
Book onCampspot

Amenities

  • Full hookups Water, electric and sewer at the site, per the listing (may be some sites only).
  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 75 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • 50-amp 50-amp electrical service, per the listing.
  • Wi-Fi Wi-Fi or internet, per the listing; speed and coverage unknown.
  • Laundry Laundry, per the listing.
  • Dump station Dump station, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Campspot. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Michigan RV parks with: Full Hookups · Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service

Other RV parks near Heart of the Forest RV Park

  • Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins Wellston, MI · 2.1 mi straight-line
  • Sand Lake Campground Wellston, MI · 4.3 mi straight-line
  • Peterson Bridge Wellston, MI · 8.3 mi straight-line
  • Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver Wellston, MI · 8.5 mi straight-line
  • Coolwater Campground - Wellston, MI Wellston, MI · 9.9 mi straight-line
  • Up North Rivers Camping Manistee, MI · 10.9 mi straight-line
  • Northern Exposure Campground Mesick, MI · 14 mi straight-line
  • Bear Woods Resort and Campground Bear Lake, MI · 15.9 mi straight-line
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Sightseeing & food

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22

4.6 (31) 8 hr–1 dayFree cancellation

Where Heart of the Forest RV Park fits

Nearest alternatives
Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins (2.1 mi) · Sand Lake Campground (4.3 mi) · Peterson Bridge (8.3 mi)

Heart of the Forest RV Park

RV park · Wellston

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night · from $23/night

4.9 on Campspot · 8 reviewsBook on Campspot
Wellston, Michigan, 16992 Caberfae Highway, Wellston, MI 49689
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About this campground

Heart of the Forest RV Park is a private campground booked through Campspot in Wellston. It lists 23 RV or RV/tent sites, 2 tent sites and 2 cabin or glamping units for rigs up to 75 ft. 7 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, laundry, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Full hookupsFull hookups available
  • Rigs up to 75 ftLongest RV site on the Campspot site list
  • Cabins or glampingCabins available
  • Pets allowedListed on Campspot

Good for

Big rigs (up to 75 ft)Tent campingCabins / glampingDogs

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 75 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Check-in times, fees and house rules aren't listed here; see the Campspot listing before booking.
  • Arts Crafts
  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Garbage
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry
All amenities

Amenities

Arts CraftsBathroomsDump StationGarbageInternet AccessLaundryPlaygroundShowers

Nearby activities

BikingBoatingFishingGolfingHikingNational ParksOHV TrailsState ParksWildlife Watching

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 26 on Campspot. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

14 open of 16 site types
Rustic No Electric
RV length limit not listedElectric
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Rustic No Electric” on Campspot.

from $23/night
Estimated stay total $46 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Rustic Tent Site
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Rustic Tent Site” on Campspot.

from $23/night
Estimated stay total $46 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
20 Amp Electric
Site length up to 25 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “20 Amp Electric” on Campspot.

from $28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Electric Only Tent Site
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Electric Only Tent Site” on Campspot.

from $28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
20 Amp RV Site
Site length up to 30 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “20 Amp RV Site” on Campspot.

from $30/night
Estimated stay total $60 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Electric Only Corner Site
Site length up to 25 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Electric Only Corner Site” on Campspot.

from $30/night
Estimated stay total $60 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
30/50 Amp Site
Site length up to 40 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “30/50 Amp Site” on Campspot.

from $35/night
Estimated stay total $70 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
30 Amp Site
RV length limit not listedElectric
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “30 Amp Site” on Campspot.

from $35/night
Estimated stay total $70 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees

Book with Campspot

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

CampspotMain booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 26
Lowest open: Rustic No Electric
Available for your dates · 14 sites
from $23/night
Book with Campspot ↗
Your dates are passed to this provider.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability checked Oct 26 on Campspot.

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Rustic Tent Site
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20 Amp Electric
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✓✓from $28
Electric Only Tent Site
tent
✓✓from $28
20 Amp RV Site
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✓✓from $30
Electric Only Corner Site
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✓✓from $30
30/50 Amp Site
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✓✓from $35
30 Amp Site
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✓✓from $35
50 Amp Deluxe Site
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✓✓from $40
Full Hook-up
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What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (8 reviews, ★ 4.9). Not written or edited by us.

“Nice laundry and the couple that manages the campground are wonderful. Lots of trees and a heavily wooded backcountry.”

Jerry K 5 · Nov 2025 · Campspot

“It was a very nice, wooded campground. The owner was friendly and our camp site was very spacious. We will definitely come back!”

Marla M 5 · Oct 2025 · Campspot

“Everything was clean and nice and the host was awesome. The other guest were all polite and friendly”

Edward S 5 · Sep 2025 · Campspot

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Campspot — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

Wellston, Michigan, 16992 Caberfae Highway, Wellston, MI 49689
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Policies

Not listed — check the provider's page for check-in times, fees and rules.

About

Heart of the Forest RV Park in Wellston, Michigan, is a serene retreat tucked away in the Manistee National Forest, offering an ideal getaway for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. Guests can enjoy easy access to rivers, lakes, and miles of scenic trails perfect for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, or rafting. The nearby Big “M” trails, Pine River Corridor, and North Country Trail provide endless opportunities to explore, while spring brings the excitement of morel mushroom hunting and birdwatching. Just 20 minutes west, Lake Michigan awaits with stunning shorelines, while Cadillac lies 30 minutes east for additional recreation and conveniences. On-site, visitors can relax and connect at the large community fire pit, making it easy to share stories and create lasting memories. Plan your stay today and experience the beauty and adventure of Heart of the Forest RV Park.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (21 of 23 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
7 full-hookup, 16 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed Listing
Pets
Pets allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Campspot Listing
Getting there
Wellston, Michigan, 16992 Caberfae Highway, Wellston, MI 49689 (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • 7 full-hookup RV sites, listed for rigs up to 75 ft.
  • Has glamping units, cottages if you don't want to bring gear.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Heart of the Forest RV Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Heart of the Forest RV Park?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (21 of 23 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Heart of the Forest RV Park have RV hookups?
7 full-hookup, 16 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Heart of the Forest RV Park?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Heart of the Forest RV Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorPrivate — Campspot
Available for your dates · 14 sitesSites from $23/night

Estimated stay total from $46 for 2 nights on Campspot · before taxes & fees

View campground on Campspot ↗

Availability checked Oct 26 on Campspot.

You book each site directly with Campspot. Prices and availability can change until booked.

14 openSites from $23/night
from $17Continue to Viator
Sightseeing & food

Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 Self-guided Driving Audio Tour

4.8 (13) 8 hr–9 hrFree cancellation
from $13Continue to Viator
✓
from $48
Full Hook-up Back-In Corner
rv
✓✓from $48
Full Hook-up Corner Deluxe Site
rv
✓✓from $53
Retro Trailer
lodging
✓✓from $100
Glamping Tent Bell
tent
✓✓from $100
Full Hook-up Back-In
rv
XXfrom $50
Cottage (2 Adults Max)
lodging
XXfrom $150

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

BookingOnline via Campspot (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer) — Listing shows full-hookup sites (water, electric, sewer) [Campspot listing]

Sources: Campspot listing — Heart of the Forest RV Park. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (21 of 23 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 7 full-hookup, 16 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 4 pull-through, 3 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 8 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $23/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing Wellston, Michigan, 16992 Caberfae Highway, Wellston, MI 49689 (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Heart of the Forest RV Park, not driving.

  • Closest glampingTippy Dam Campground and Cabins2.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesCabin 1: from $70/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comePlatte River Campground34.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite A002 · Tent Only Nonelectric: $22/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestSportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver8.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesSite eighteen: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest private full-hookupBear Woods Resort and Campground15.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins

2.1 mi from Heart of the Forest RV Park (straight-line) 4.8 · 16 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights46 sites open for every night

Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

8.5 mi from Heart of the Forest RV Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $32/night
$64 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Coolwater Campground - Wellston, MI

9.9 mi from Heart of the Forest RV Park (straight-line) 4.8 · 27 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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