J.W. Wells State Park
Michigan State Park · Cedar River, Michigan
J.W. Wells State Park lies on the Green Bay shore of Lake Michigan in Menominee County, in the southern Upper Peninsula, near the small town of Cedar River and not far from the Wisconsin border. It is a quiet, remote park with a campground, a stretch of shoreline and forest behind it, and it is far less crowded than the better-known state parks to the east and south. Green Bay is usually more sheltered than open Lake Michigan, so the water can feel calmer and a little warmer, though it is still a cold lake. The park suits campers who want elbow room and space, loons and waterfowl, and a base between Menominee and Escanaba, each roughly an hour away - confirm drive times. It is not a park of big attractions, so bring your own plans, food and a book for the evenings. Expect bugs in early summer and ticks in brush. A Michigan Recreation Passport is needed. Confirm facilities, cabins, fees, trails and open dates.
N7670 Highway M-35, Cedar River, Michigan, 49887, United States
Michigan state parks are generally open daily from about 8 AM to 10 PM for day use, and campers can stay overnight on their reservation. Camping, restrooms and cabins at J.W. Wells are usually most available from late spring to early autumn, with reduced services or snow closures in winter, so confirm which facilities are open on your dates with the Michigan DNR. A Recreation Passport is required on each vehicle. The park is remote, and services such as fuel and groceries are limited near the entrance, so plan to stock up in a larger town. Winter use, such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, may be possible; confirm grooming and access beforehand.
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