Wilson Campground

The Great Outdoors

When RV camping at Wilson Campground, you'll be near various natural areas. Au Sable State Forest is located north of the campground, easily accessible from Interstate 75. In the 19th century, the forest was used as a lumbering and byproduct forest, and nowadays, it is a beautiful natural area with a lot of recreational opportunities; here, you can enjoy hiking, nature viewing, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and so much more. The lakes are perfect for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing year-round. The Au Sable River is a popular fly fishing location, and here you can find lake trout, bass, walleye, sunfish, and more.Huron-Manistee National Forest consists of two huge forests, together covering almost a million acres of land. This vast expanse of land has a large number of lakes and miles of rivers and streams great for fishing, boating, and swimming. The forest also has over 300 miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, and exploring. Other popular recreational activities here include hunting, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, camping, and more. The Manistee National Forest portion, located on the shore of Lake Michigan, has incredible landscapes of beaches and dunes. Here you can go swimming and boating in the summertime.Traverse City State Forest is located north of the campground, near the city of Traverse City. This wonderful forest is a great place to escape from the city noise, where you can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, camping, and more. The lakes and streams in the forest are perfect for quiet time and relaxing. They are also suitable for kayaking and rafting. Some other activities here include hunting, ATV riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and so much more.

Exploring the City

When RV camping near Harrison, you can visit some of the local attractions, including Clare County Historical Society, located in Clare. The museum is situated in the first school built in the area and has many historical artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia on display. Here you can see the museum, the old school, and a restored log cabin with authentic furniture and objects. It's an interesting spot to check out while you're exploring the area.Michigan is a great place to go if you like skiing. Only a few minutes' drive south of the campground, you will find an excellent ski resort with golf, ski, and zipline packages available. Lessons and classes for beginners are offered, and a lot of activities for advanced golfers and skiers are available too. Other activities to enjoy here include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, and more. If you want to warm up, you can have a drink or lunch in the resort or visit a casino nearby.Grand Rapids in a two-hour drive south of the Wilson State Park campground. Head here for a day trip, and you'll find an array of attractions, restaurants, shops, and unique city sights. If you've got kids along for the ride, consider visiting Grand Rapids Children's Museum, an interactive museum with some interesting exhibits highlighting topics like dinosaurs, bubbles, and toddler-friendly displays. The museum hosts daily programs and family nights, among other events.