Within Governor Knowles State Forest, Trade River Equestrian Camp operates as a walk-in facility managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from mid-April through mid-November. The campground requires hikers to trek between three-quarters of a mile to one and a half miles from the parking area near Fish Lake Wildlife Area off Shogren Road to reach three remote sites.
No water sources or vault toilets exist at any of the camping locations. Sites sit near small waterways including Benson Brook by the St. Croix River and Randall Creek, though water availability varies seasonally. The access trail presents challenges with downed trees, muddy sections, and overgrown brush. Campers report heavy tick populations during spring months and note the complete absence of other visitors, creating an isolated experience for those comfortable with primitive conditions and self-sufficiency.
Description
This 55-mile-long forest in northwestern Wisconsin parallels the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and offers camping, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Three campgrounds (St. Croix Family Campground, Trade River Equestrian Campground, and Sioux Portage Group Camp) are available. There are also nine primitive backpack sites available by contacting the forest headquarters for a special permit.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTrade River Equestrian Camp is located in Wisconsin near Harris
Directions
Located near the Trade River, six miles west of Highway 87.
Address
325 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840
Coordinates
45.59941107 N
92.77369918 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 48 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 55 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 55 min from St. Cloud, MN
