Algonac Wagon Wheel Campground
Open seasonally from approximately May 1 through October 31. Reservations available up to six months in advance through MiDNRReservations.com. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry.
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 8:02PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Temperatures will continue to cool through the rest of the evening.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for today July 15th, and Thursday July 16th, 2026 for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range in the south to Unhealthy in the north. Hourly concentrations may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous at times, especially north. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires will move through the region this week. The plumes have reached the upper peninsula and northern lower peninsula, and will continue sinking through the southern lower peninsula to the Michigan/Indiana border this evening. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as outdoor burning and use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up to date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: https://michigan.gov/MiAir For up to date air quality data nationally, visit see EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental- health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for today July 15th, and Thursday July 16th, 2026 for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range in the south to Unhealthy in the north. Hourly concentrations may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous at times, especially north. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires will move through the region this week. The plumes have reached the upper peninsula and northern lower peninsula, and will continue sinking through the southern lower peninsula to the Michigan/Indiana border this evening. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as outdoor burning and use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up to date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: https://michigan.gov/MiAir For up to date air quality data nationally, visit see EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental- health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke
About
Wagon Wheel Campground is one of two campgrounds at Algonac State Park, located along Michigan's scenic St. Clair River corridor. The campground's distinctive circular design, resembling a wagon wheel, places all 76 electric sites around a central hub containing modern restrooms with hot showers. Each site features a paved pad and 20 or 30 amp electric service, with water available at central spigots throughout the loop. The campground sits back from the river in a wooded area that provides more shade than the park's other campground. This location makes it popular with hunters using the nearby archery and trapping ranges, as well as hikers exploring the park's trail system through 1,550 acres of wetlands and natural areas. Algonac State Park is known for its views of Great Lakes freighters passing along the St. Clair River, which connects Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair. The park offers a half-mile of riverfront access, though the Wagon Wheel campground itself is set inland among the trees.
Directions
From Marine City, travel southwest on South Main Street, continue onto South Belle River Avenue. Turn right onto Chartier Road, then left onto M-29 South/River Road. The park entrance is approximately 3.8 miles on the right. For GPS, use 8970 River Road, Clay Twp., MI 48001.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $31 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (810) 765-5605 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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