W. J. Hayes State Park Campground
Emma W.
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2019

Great state park in the Irish Hills

Hayes State Park is a great little spot in the Irish Hills. It rained the whole time we were there (boo!) but we tried to make the best of it. Our site was the perfect spot for two tents and a hammock, and I loved the fire pit and table being next to the driveway. There’s electric at every site, and a paved driveway for RVs. One thing is that the sites in the east loop, while a little more spaced out than the west loop, are still real close together. If there had been someone in the spot to our left, it would’ve felt really cramped. The ranger office was nice, clean, and had lots of information ready! Firewood and ice are available there as well for reasonable prices. The bathroom building was right in the center of our loop, and had warm showers that were great after a day of cold mist. They aren’t the cleanest, but with how many people were there it was well kept and stocked. This is obviously a campground geared towards families, with tons to do from the beach, to volleyball courts and horseshoes. The main attraction is of course Wamplers Lake, and you can rent kayaks, pedal boats and canoes to go explore around the lake. Overall, this is a great campsite if you are a family, or attending an event at MIS right down the road. If you enjoy more secluded campsites, this isn’t the spot for you.

  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of W. J. Hayes State Park Campground by Emma W., June 16, 2019