Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins

Wellston, MI

About

Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins is a world-class fishing hotspot on the Manistee River. Offering great views, a calm current, and great width, the Manistee River stretches over forty miles, and flows through the Manistee National Forest. Tippy Dam Campground offers seclusion in the heart of Manistee County, offering natural views, great outdoor recreation activities, and popular trails and locations. You'll be between the shores of both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Book your spot today for an unforgettable Michigan getaway!

Park Features

  • Bathrooms
  • Clubhouse
  • Dump Station
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Playground
  • Showers

About the Park

Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins is a world-class fishing hotspot on the Manistee River. Offering great views, a calm current, and great width, the Manistee River stretches over forty miles, and flows through the Manistee National Forest. Tippy Dam Campground offers seclusion in the heart of Manistee County, offering natural views, great outdoor recreation activities, and popular trails and locations. You'll be between the shores of both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Book your spot today for an unforgettable Michigan getaway!

Address

Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins
17974 Old House Road, Wellston, MI 49689

Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.9

8 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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Nicholas C.
July 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

We loved how close the Dam was and got to do a lot of fishing. Everything was clean and was a nice little spot for some rustic camping.

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

D.R.
October 2024
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

We always have a good time when we stay there ! We go there once a year and salmon fish

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

David w.
October 2024
4/5
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Four out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

quiet, spread out, was very chill, best if you have your own restroom Could use some work on the bathroom big time. Unless you're a little kid can't sit on the throne in there and only one in guys restroom. Out house tried using, light didn't work so your in the dark.

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

  • Bathrooms
  • Clubhouse
  • Dump Station
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Playground
  • Showers

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • OHV Trails
  • Paddling
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • Wineries