C.M. Wilson Conservation Area

Nice place for some quiet time. Only bad thing is, 5$ entrance fee regardless of time you spend. In Michigan annual passes are less than 20$ for parks.

Walked the dogs there today. Lots of fresh air, only saw two other persons. The bush area has a lot of fallen trees and needs a good clean up.A lot of standing overly mature trees that should be logged. So many old trees are past their best before date and are hollowing out and falling.Could be a safety hazard for visitors.Real nice variety of species, though. I think this bush is on the northern edge of Carolinian Forest temp zone.

Always a wonderful experience! Wilson's is close enough to visit after work and walk the dogs.Try to catch a glimpse of one of the beavers!Lots of geese this time of year!

Cute place to take the family for a picnic. The pond was very nice and clean looking. Found a beaver dam and some trees that it chewed up. This place is smaller than I had hoped for but none the less it's still a pretty place to visit

A very beautiful park and camping area. The lots are very nice sizes. The common areas - pond, playground, barn, picnic areas - are lovely and kept free of trash. At only $5 for a day visit you absolutely will not find a nicer outing anywhere.

Great place to visit. My wife and I had our wedding here during and it was fantastic, they were very accommodating.

Your impression will depend on your expectations. If you are looking for a resort style park with activities, visitor centre, etc. this is not for you. This is a low key park. So low key the gatehouse appears to be unmanned. A pay and display terminal has replaced the attendant. I didn't see any staff all weekend, though it appears someone is cleaning the bathrooms (which are long in the tooth but functional and clean). It appears at one time they had canoe/bike rentals at the boat launch to the beautiful large pond, but again.... no one around to take care of that.Lots of seasonals here were quiet and almost as invisible as the staff. They seem to prefer staying inside their RVs. Radios/music was always kept low. Good neighbours. All four nights were quiet with the exception of the permanent hum of truck traffic on the nearby highway 401.As with most Conservation Areas site privacy isn't the greatest but it just isn't busy enough here to even matter. Serviced sites are adequately large with water and 30 amp power pedestals located along the roadway (hint: bring extension cord and long hose). Drainage appears to be poor so watch for slope and grade when selecting a site.Plenty of picnic tables in day use area. A couple small pavilions for get togethers. Playground with equipment for the kiddos. Soccer net. If you know how to make your own fun there is lots to do. If you need mini-putt, bingo, wifi, etc. Wilson is not for you. Go find a KOA.Overall I give this park two thumbs up with minor reservations about the lack of staffing. I'm surprised that in the absence of onsite enforcement everyone seems well behaved. It would have been nice to be able to buy wood, ice and snacks at the gatehouse. The abandoned canoe/bike rental a bit of a drag if you don't have your own. But since I like quiet, low key camping the experience was mostly positive. I'd camp here again.

Have been camping here every year for over a decade now. I will continue to as well as recommend this place to anyone.

Loved it for summer camps in the 80's and 90's. The insane amount of remodeling since then was a huge upgrade! Kids had a blast canoeing this week! Ideal for the whole family

Nice spot for a walk. The safety village is cool. Even just to look around.