Accessible via paved roads, Gordon Flowage operates as a county-managed campground within Douglas County Forest, offering electric hookups and standard amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings. The established sites accommodate RVs with electrical connections, and campers can secure spots through the reservation system. Located on open terrain near the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, the campground provides river access for paddlers and anglers. Several other campgrounds operate within a mile, including Gordon Dam and North View Campground to the southeast, giving visitors options in this section of northwestern Wisconsin's forest lands.
Description
Located on the St. Croix Flowage (Gordon Flowage) in the town of Gordon, this park offers visitors 33 total camping sites: 22 with electric hook-up and 11 non-electric campsites, containing fire rings, picnic tables, and benches. The park has opportunities for picnicking, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing, and excellent fishing opportunities.
Other amenities include a fish cleaning house, canoe and boat launch with a handicap accessible dock, children's playground, newer vault toilets, several picnic sites with grills, and an official "Watchable Wildlife" viewing area.
The park is located at the headwaters of the St. Croix Scenic River, seven miles west of Gordon on County Road Y, which is approximately 37 miles south of Superior on US Highway 53.
Camping Rates: Electric site: $25.00/night Non-electric site: $20.00/night Firewood: $5.00/armload Groups of more than 5: Additional $2.00/person
Off-Season Camping: Offered following the standard and extended camping season, until snow covers the road on a first-come, first-served self-registration basis. Upper restrooms are open but not stocked or serviced, no garbage pickup provided (100% carry-in carry-out), no firewood delivery provided, and the fish cleaning house is closed. Water hand pumps are available for use.
Off-Season access to the park is 100% weather dependent and no snow removal or vehicle recovery services will be provided. Access at your own risk. The park access road serves as a winter snowmobile trail during the winter months and is actively groomed for snowmobile use. Use of the road during this time of year by highway vehicles is prohibited.
Off-Season Camping Rates: $20.00/night at any site. Electric will remain on during off-season.
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Map & DirectionsGordon Flowage is located in Wisconsin near Gordon
Coordinates
46.2521625 N
91.9297291 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/27/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/27/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 54 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 43 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 19 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 33 min from St. Cloud, MN



