Black River State Forest's smallest DNR-managed campground, East Fork sits on the river with 24 individual sites and a separate group area closer to the marsh. Three pull-through sites (104, 113, and 120) accommodate larger rigs, and electric hookups are available. The access road runs rough, so drivers should plan accordingly. Cell service is listed as available. The river here has a shallow boat ramp suited to canoes and kayaks, though this stretch is less navigable than the section below Black River Falls. The Black River State Forest Outdoor Camp sits less than a half-mile southeast for campers wanting a different setup, and there are additional places to camp near Merrillan for those staging trips in the broader area.
Description
This rustic family campground is open from mid-April through the Monday after the second weekend of October. There are a total of 24 sites; all are non-electric and there are no ADA-designated sites.
The campground includes two vault toilet buildings, hand pump water, firewood sales, garbage and recycling station and canoe access to the East Fork of the Black River.
This campground is open from mid-April through mid-October.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEast Fork Campground is located in Wisconsin near Merrillan
Directions
Castle Mound Campground Driving Directions https://maps.google.com?daddr=44.2839,-90.8287 East Fork Campground and Group Camp Driving Directions https://maps.google.com?daddr=44.4213,-90.6786 Pigeon Creek Campground Driving Directions https://maps.google.com?daddr=44.2145,-90.6167
Address
W10325 Hwy 12
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Coordinates
44.421423 N
90.678646 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 42 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 57 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 6 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 21 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 38 min from Wausau, WI
- 1 hr 43 min from Wausau, WI
- 1 hr 49 min from Rochester, MN
- 2 hrs 12 min from Rochester, MN






