Coolwater Campground

WELLSTON, MI

About

Coolwater Campground is surrounded by the beautiful Manistee National Forest. Located on the Pine River, one of the Michigans’ premier canoe rivers and a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream. Enjoy the beautiful river landing for overnight canoe trips, and it also makes a great fishing spot! With the National Forest nearby, this location is packed with great opportunities for hunting, fishing, morel mushrooms, hiking, biking, and relaxing. Off Road Vehicles are welcome, and you can ride from the campground to Lincoln Hills ORV Trail System. Make your next nature-based getaway Coolwater Campground!

Park Features

  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Volleyball
  • Waterfront

About the Park

Coolwater Campground is surrounded by the beautiful Manistee National Forest. Located on the Pine River, one of the Michigans’ premier canoe rivers and a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream. Enjoy the beautiful river landing for overnight canoe trips, and it also makes a great fishing spot! With the National Forest nearby, this location is packed with great opportunities for hunting, fishing, morel mushrooms, hiking, biking, and relaxing. Off Road Vehicles are welcome, and you can ride from the campground to Lincoln Hills ORV Trail System. Make your next nature-based getaway Coolwater Campground!

Address

Coolwater Campground - Wellston, MI
9424 WEST 48 1/2 ROAD, WELLSTON, MI 49689

Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.8

26 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.


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R.V.
April 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Very friendly hosts. The cabin was very nice and clean with mini fridge, microwave and a small heater since we had visited in cooler weather. The mattress was great and we slept well. The park itself was immaculate and well maintained. Facilities were clean and in good working condition and the little store in the campground appeared well stocked. The campground is located just aside the national park and the Pine River is just a short walk and down some steps to reach. Overall we had a wonderful stay @ this campground and plan to return for more enjoyable times. Thanks so much for your hospitality Dave, Angelica and Silvia!

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green star
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green star
Wifi
grey star
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green star
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green star
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green star
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green star
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green star

Shawn W.
August 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Stayed in a cabin and it was a great experience. Close to the bathrooms, close to the hot showers. When it got cold they brought me a space heater. Best "camping" I've ever done!

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green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
grey star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green star
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green star

Anthony B.
July 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Very nice campground, nice showers and the sites are large. Their store has everything you may need.

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
grey star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green star
Amenities
green star

Park Features

  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
    Fishing License Required
  • Garbage
  • General Store
    Open 9:00am - 9:00pm
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Volleyball
  • Waterfront

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • OHV Trails
  • Paddling
  • Wildlife Watching