Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins

Campground in Wellston, MI • 17 RV Sites

Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins in Wellston, Michigan, offers 17 RV sites, three cabins, and 11 tent sites on the Manistee River, with 20, 30, and 50-amp electric service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted to 50 feet, open all year. A single 20/30/50-amp category joins a general store, dump station, playground, and casino, inside the Manistee National Forest. Seventeen sites carry electric service on 20, 30, and 50-amp, sized to 50 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Plan around the hookups — these are electric sites rather than full hookup, so arrive with full water and empty tanks and use the dump station. Accessible sites are available. Three cabins and 11 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, dump station, and showers handle the practical side. One firewood note: you may bring your own, but not oak with the bark still attached, because of oak wilt. The river is the recreation, with fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boats, and swimming from the property, plus biking, horseshoes, and planned activities. A casino sits on the property, with skiing, a golf course, and lakes nearby. Pets are welcome. The campground takes its name from Tippy Dam, the hydroelectric facility on the Manistee, and the tailwater below it is one of Michigan's most celebrated trout and salmon fisheries. The fall king salmon run draws anglers from across the Midwest, with steelhead following through winter and spring. Fall salmon season and summer both drive demand. Reserve well ahead for September and October.

Campground rules and policies

Check-In Procedure
- Check-In 2:00 PM.
- Check-Out 11:00 AM.
- Cabin Check-In 3:00 PM.
- Cabin Check-Out 11:00 AM.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Quiet Time
- 11:00 PM-7:00 AM.Registration Tags
- Must be visibly displayed on all vehicles.Speed Limit
- Is 5 mph at all times for all vehicles.Vehicle & Registration Rules
- Registration tags must be visibly displayed on all vehicles.
- ORV’s side by sides, ATVs/Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes etc., are allowed in the park and need to observe the speed limit.
- Please refrain from revving of engines of all vehicles at any time.Campfire Rules
- Please do not move the fire rings.
- if you have a concern about the position of the fire ring, please come to the office and we can discuss it.
- Please do not use the fire ring as a garbage pit; there is a dumpster for your garbage up front.Pet Policy
- Pets are always welcome but must be on a leash, cleaned up after, and closely monitored.
- Please do not leave your pet at your site unattended if they have behavioral problems and/or will continuously bark.Waste & Sanitation
- Wastewater must be properly discharged into an authorized receptacle only and never discharged onto the ground.
- Fish Cleaning is allowed at the fish cleaning station only, not at your site.
- All fish carcasses must be bagged in garbage bags before disposal into the dumpster.Guest Policy
- Respect for Other Guests
- Do not walk through occupied sites.Generator Policy
- Generators may be used between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.Prohibited Items & Activities
- No use of fireworks, firearms, BB guns, slingshots, or chainsaws in the campground.Rates
- Holidays or special events will differ.
- Children 12 and under are no charge.Liability Disclaimer
- Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items at or around your campsite.
- This includes your vehicle, RV, tent, boat, ORV, etc.