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Sportsman's Port Canoe Camp

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Well-maintained Michigan campground 10 minutes' drive from Wellston
Surrounded by the Manistee National Forest for hikes and fishing
Canoe, kayak and raft hire, plus shuttle to the Pine River

Camping and canoeing go hand in hand for great outdoor adventures – and Sportsman’s Port Canoe Camp has been set up to make the most of that excellent combination. This family-owned Michigan campground is surrounded by the 22,000-acre Manistee National Forest and about a mile and a half from the banks of the Pine River. This is something of a one-stop shop for those looking to get out on the river – you can rent canoes, kayaks and rafts here, pick up advice on the best stretches of river to go for and even hitch a ride on the shuttle bus (selected days only). A word of warning though: the Pine River is known for its fast flow and therefore it’s recommended for experienced paddlers only. If it sounds a bit wild for you, perhaps bring your fishing rod along and try to hook out some of the resident trout. There’s been a campground on this spot for more than 40 years, and over time the owners have managed to install plenty of facilities around the spacious 40-acre property. That includes essentials like a bath house (with four showers each for men and women), a washing-up area, picnic benches and three charcoal grills as well as fun things such as a paved basketball pad and a small playground area with a sand volleyball court. The closest grocery store is less than a mile away, and there are more amenities in Wellston (10 minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Sportsman's Port Canoe Camp

10487 West M-55

Wellston

Michigan

USA

49689

Directions

Timezone

America/Detroit EST (GMT-05:00)

GPS

44.22199°N
-85.79009°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The white water adventures are fantastic around here, but they’re far from the only way to experience the area’s gorgeous scenery and fresh air. You might instead like to fish for salmon in the Manistee River or for trout in the Pine River, go hiking on the North Country Trail (10 minutes’ drive to a good starting point) or play golf at Caberfae Peaks (10 minutes). There are plenty more hikes and off-road trails to make your way along in the Manistee National Forest, but if you don’t mind travelling a little further you can find a real change of scenery on the shores of Lake Michigan around Manistee (half an hour) or scramble through the sand at Sleeping Bear Dunes (an hour). If you’ve got kids to entertain, a day out at Adventure Island amusement park (15 minutes) should do the trick; if not, perhaps a tour of the farm and factory at Iron Fish Distillery (half an hour) would be more your style? It’s also worth checking listings to see if you can time a visit to coincide with events like the Mesick Mushroom Festival or Hoxeyville Music Festival (and if not there’s often live music at Coyote Crossing, five minutes away).

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 6 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Payment terms

Does Sportsman's Port Canoe Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Sportsman's Port Canoe Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Sportsman's Port Canoe Camp? The white water adventures are fantastic around here, but they’re far from the only way to experience the area’s gorgeous scenery and fresh air. You might instead like to fish for salmon … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Sportsman's Port Canoe Camp?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: noon

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