Swimming, fishing, and boat access draw campers to Wilson State Park Campground in Harrison, Michigan, where a small beach and lake frontage give the site its main recreational draw. Boats can be tied up to trees near the water's edge, and the swim area tends to fill up by afternoon, so arriving early helps secure a spot on the beach. The campground operates year-round and accommodates RVs up to 40 feet, with electric, water, and sewer hookups available on a row of full-hookup sites near the playground.
Site quality varies considerably across the property. Some sites are large but significantly sloped, while others are flat and positioned close to the road. The northeast corner site sits low and is prone to flooding during rain. Two major roads, Old 27 and Townline Lake Rd, border the campground on two sides, and road noise is a recurring complaint from reviewers. Crowding and noise from surrounding town activity increase during fair week and holidays. Shower facilities have been updated and multiple reviewers describe them as well-maintained, including two handicap-accessible showers.
Dj W. sums up the trade-offs directly: "Clean place for the most part." At $31 per night on the lower end, the campground functions well as a short getaway rather than a destination stay. Steve's County Market, a five-minute walk north, is a practical food stop worth noting. Campers wanting a quieter setup can compare camping near Wilson State Park or look at nearby options like Countryside Campground to the southwest.
Description
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWilson State Park Campground is located in Michigan near Farwell
Public CampgroundDirections
The park is located in the city of Harrison. From the West take M-61 into Harrison, turn left onto N 1st street, go 0.9 mi. From the East on M-61 turn right onto US-127 Business/N Clare Ave, go 3.2 mi. From US – 127 take the Harrison exit 176; turn south onto business route 127 and go 3 miles to the park. The park is 25 mile north of Mount Pleasant and 20 miles south of Houghton Lake.
Address
910 N. First Street
Harrison, MI 48625
Coordinates
44.02856934 N
84.80436267 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/28/26
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/28/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 38 min from Midland, MI
- 52 min from Bay City, MI
- 1 hr 2 min from Saginaw, MI
- 1 hr 28 min from Traverse City, MI
