Algonac Wagon Wheel Campground

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.