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  3. Heart of the Forest RV Park

Camping at Heart of the Forest RV Park near Wellston

campground · Wellston · 16 campsites

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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.

4.7 on Campspot · 16 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

11 available sites

11 open of 16 site types
Rustic No Electric
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
Rustic Tent Site
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
20 Amp Electric
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
Electric Only Tent Site
TentElectric
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
20 Amp RV Site
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Electric Only Corner Site
RV · Up to 35 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
30/50 Amp Site
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
30 Amp Site
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Rustic No Electric
rv
✓✓from $23
Rustic Tent Site
tent
✓✓from $23
20 Amp Electric
rv
✓✓from $28
Electric Only Tent Site
tent
✓✓from $28
20 Amp RV Site
rv
✓✓from $30
Electric Only Corner Site
rv
✓✓from $30
30/50 Amp Site
rv
✓✓from $35
30 Amp Site
rv
✓✓from $35
50 Amp Deluxe Site
rv
✓✓from $40
Full Hook-up
rv
From $46 for 2 nights
$23/night · Before taxes & fees
11 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

11 openSites from $23/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Craft Room
  • Dump Station
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Pets Allowed
  • Playground
  • Shower
  • Trash Cans
  • Arts Crafts
  • Garbage
  • Internet Access
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 4 full-hookup, 9 electric individual sites.

Location

16992 Caberfae Highway
Open in Google Maps ↗

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 (8 of 10 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Heart of the Forest RV Park have RV hookups?
4 full-hookup, 9 electric individual sites (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)
Sources and details

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 (8 of 10 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 4 full-hookup, 9 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 3 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 5 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 16992 Caberfae Highway (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (16 reviews, ★ 4.7). Not written or edited by us.

“Campground was very week maintained. Sites are good sized, plenty of task cans, bathrooms and showers are clean.”

M.C. 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“I couldn't make it so I paid for two nights for nothing..”

Mark O 1 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Nice park and very quiet. Just what we like.”

George W H 5 · Aug 2026 · Campspot
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Guides for this trip

  • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
  • Camping with dogs
✓
✓
from $48
Full Hook-up Back-In Corner
rv
✓✓from $48
Full Hook-up Back-In
rv
XXfrom $50
Full Hook-up Corner Deluxe Site
rv
XXfrom $53
Retro Trailer
lodging
XXfrom $100
Glamping Tent Bell
tent
XXfrom $100
Cottage (2 Adults Max)
lodging
XXfrom $150

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins

2.1 mi from Heart of the Forest RV Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights37 sites open for every night

Tippy Dam Recreation Area

2.9 mi from Heart of the Forest RV Park (straight-line)
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Michigan State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Wildcat Swamp

5.5 mi from Heart of the Forest RV Park (straight-line)
Sites from $48/night
$95 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 Frankfort area · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person
    • Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 Self-guided Driving Audio Tour Frankfort area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $13/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 3 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 Jayco 32TSBH Huge Bunkhouse room
2021 Jayco 32TSBH Huge Bunkhouse room

Travel trailer · 35 ft · sleeps 10 · 38 mi from campground

$163/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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“Catnip Evergreen” 2018 Heartland Prowler Lynx
“Catnip Evergreen” 2018 Heartland Prowler Lynx

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 39 mi from campground

$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
2021 Keystone Hideout
2021 Keystone Hideout

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 57 mi from campground

$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Heart of the Forest RV Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

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

Frankfort area · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person

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

Frankfort area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $13/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202682%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

16 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv

11 sites · From $28, From $35/night

9 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

3 sites · From $28, From $23/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lodging

2 sites · From $150, From $100/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15