Best Campgrounds near Amery, WI

Camping in the Amery, Wisconsin area encompasses a range of options from state parks to municipal facilities along waterways. North Park RV Campground in Amery provides electric hookups, water access, and amenities like showers and toilets, while Apple River County Park Campground offers more primitive tent camping with 15 simple sites, 5 with electricity. The region extends to nearby options including Interstate State Park along the St. Croix River, Wild River State Park, and Lily Springs Regenerative Farm, which offers both tent and cabin accommodations in a unique agricultural setting.

Many campgrounds in the area are seasonal, with most operating from May through October. Access to sites at Apple River County Park requires driving on maintained forest roads, while campgrounds like Interstate and Wild River State Parks feature more developed infrastructure. Summer weekends typically see high demand, especially for waterfront sites. Cell service can be spotty in rural areas, particularly at campgrounds farther from town centers. According to one visitor, "The camping is currently closed for the season, and will have repairs and needed upgrades. It would be worth checking in spring 2021 to review the improvements!"

Riverside camping provides the most popular experiences in the region, with the St. Croix and Apple Rivers offering scenic paddling opportunities. Several campgrounds include direct river access, which campers highlight as a major benefit. A reviewer noted that at D N Campground, "The Apple River is really beautiful, and if we had brought our kayaks we could have plopped them right in the river from our campsites and had an amazing paddle on this pristine tributary of the St Croix." Mixed-use campgrounds serving both tent and RV campers are common throughout the region, with most providing at least basic amenities like vault toilets and water access. Developed campgrounds such as North Park feature more robust facilities including showers, sanitary dumps, and electric hookups, making them suitable for family camping trips.

Best Camping Sites Near Amery, Wisconsin (151)

    1. Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park

    52 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 483-3747

    $24 - $34 / night

    "This is a state park on the Wisconsin side of the St Croix River, which is mirrored by a comparable but smaller state park in Minnesota on the wrst side of the river, both being part of the wild and scenic"

    "Interstate State Park is situated along the St Croix River just outside the small town of Taylor Falls, MN."

    2. William O'Brien State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, MN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 539-4980

    $16 - $250 / night

    "Easy walking trails surround the park which is nice and convenient. Close proximity to Stillwater which made for a nice day trip. Camp sites were very clean and easy to access."

    "Our site was a non-electric site on the outside ring, with just a thin slip of woods and a hiking trail between us and the St. Croix river."

    3. Willow River State Park Campground

    62 Reviews
    Hudson, WI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 386-5931

    "There is a newly filled lake after the reconstruction of the dam. This is a non motorized lake for paddling, swimming and fishing."

    "Fun to play in the water, go behind the waterfall and a good hike up 200 steps to view the falls from above!"

    4. Wild River State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "Stayed for two nights at a drive-in double site here and found it ideal for autumn camping."

    "We stayed in campsite 29 in the drive in campsite over Labor Day weekend."

    5. Clear Lake City Park

    4 Reviews
    Amery, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 263-2157

    "Looks like the beach and playground is in or close to the camper loop but I didn't make it over there in the time I had here! Would definitely return if it's on my trip route in the future!!"

    "We enjoyed sitting around the fire and floating out in the middle of the lake! The rope swing is a great place to watch while your out floating!"

    6. North Park RV Campground

    1 Review
    Amery, WI
    1 mile
    Website

    "Just far enough off road to be fairly quiet. In city park. Tennis. Frisbee golf. Skateboard park. BB hoops. Toilets. Showers. Boat launch. Swimming. Easy walk to downtown."

    7. Interstate Park — Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

    5 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 483-3747

    $15 - $28 / night

    "I had read somewhere that sites 65 and 67 had direct access to the river--true!  But the path does come off the camp road and it really does serve the entire campground, so anyone can use it. "

    "Beautiful sites but be careful when booking as some sites are very close to others. North campground is about 1/2 mile from downtown Taylor Falls via a bridge. So a quick walk to town is possible."

    8. Wildwood RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Dresser, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 465-7162

    $44 - $75 / night

    "These primitive sites are down a small dirt road away from the main RV camping area and are nicely wooded, but you can still see neighboring sites."

    "The kids tried the bike trail that they could access right from the campground. 
    Plenty of space to social distance.  We never felt uncomfortable and everything was really clean!"

    9. D N Campground

    2 Reviews
    Amery, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 268-8980

    "We had a last minute idea to go camping on Labor Day weekend, hopefully omewhere near St Croix Falls so we could visit Interstate State Park and explore the surrounding area. "

    "In June 2024 we had a one day primitive spot on sperry lane you can drive over a tight steel bridge “crossing a small creek."

    10. Lily Springs Regenerative Farm

    1 Review
    Dresser, WI
    10 miles
    Website

    $70 / night

    "Both the White Pine Meadow and the Lakeside Serenity sites are amazing and large. We wound up staying at the Lakeside site, which has a nice view of Mud Lake and one of the herds of goats."

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Recent Reviews near Amery, WI

535 Reviews of 151 Amery Campgrounds


  • Sarah D.
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Secluded Backpack/Canoe Site with Sunrise Views

    I was looking for a secluded backpack in site where I could have a peaceful 48 hours of prayer and solitude, and this site was perfect! I also wanted one that wasn't too far remote, since I hadn't been on a proper backpacking trip since the pandemic hit. And as a solo female camper, I wanted a reserved site so that there would be a record of my location for safety reasons. I'm so glad I chose the Deer Creek site, and will almost definitely stay here again at some point!

    This site is accessible by either hiking or canoe. It took me about 30 minutes to hike in from the visitor center parking lot. There is easy access to river water to boil or filter from the canoe landing.

    This site was incredibly spacious. It includes a fire ring and picnic table overlooking the creek and river. It also includes 2 large tent pads (look out for widow makers, one of the tent pads is under a dead tree!). It also has a spot nestled in some pine trees that could fit a smaller tent, canoe storage, or I found it to be the perfect spot to hang my hammock! (This would be a great site for hammock camping.) So if you're camping with a small group of people this would be a great site. It also includes a trail to a fairly private latrine, and a bear box (the park ranger warned me that there are bears in the park although I did not see any.) I also found plenty of dead down and dry wood and birch bark on the ground for building fires.

    This site is great for a one nigjt stay on a longer backpacking or canoeing trip, but also great for camping out at for a couple of nights. I stayed for two, and it connects to all the major trails in the park, so I was able to use it as a great base for hiking and seeing the beautiful changing leaves. In the morning I hiked North to do the Riverside trail and looped back through the woods. Then in the afternoon I did the Deer Creek loop, which is a shared horse and hiking trail. It was so nice to he able to hike out to some of the best trails in the park directly from my site.

    This site felt remarkably remote for being only an hour from the twin cities and a mile from the parking lot! I stayed there Thursday -Saturday, and after leaving the parking lot on Thursday did not see another human being for the rest of the day, and Friday not until I hit the main trails! There was no one else staying within at least a mile of me. I was even able to see fantastic stars Friday night. There was amazing wildlife - a blue heron frequented the site, and I heard all types of owls. Two bald eagles had a nest across the river so I got to see and hear them the whole trip, too- it was absolutely magical!

    This site has a great view of both sunrise and sunset. Thursday night there was a gorgeous sunset over the woods reflected in deer Creek. Both mornings I woke up to watch the sunrise while drinking my coffee next to the fire (it was freezing!!!). Watching the sun rise over the river and fog roll over th water and evaporate while eagles soared was truly magical. Having an easy backpack in site surrounded by water on two sides and with views of the sunrise and sunset like this was so incredible!!!

  • Larry K.
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Willow River State Park Campground

    Never again

    Never again, $81 for an electric only site. Come on Wisconsin let's jab the out of .staters. Entry fee to parks, extra for out of staters. The site was secluded but not close to level. Not close to the facilities. I am going back to SD. They don't add fees because you are from out of town, they actually encourage out of state tourists. Last trip to a Wisconsin state park . And the showers were closed for the season, this is 10/9/25. But still full price and just an electric only site. No thanks Wisconsin

  • Maria D.
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park

    Lovely River, Too Much Hustle

    Interstate State Park has some nice features, but overall it wasn’t my favorite. Many of the exterior loop sites have river access, which was a highlight, and we didn’t have to deal with mosquitoes thanks to being right on the water. The nearby towns are also very charming and worth exploring.

    That said, the campground is small and very crowded, likely because it’s so close to the Cities and popular with canoe rentals. Expect a lot of traffic noise, and in the fall, migrating geese can be very loud (which didn’t bother me, but might for some). The ranger office had limited hours, and since firewood is locked up, there’s no self-serve option. Another downside: a riverboat cruises by frequently, blasting music in the evenings and giving tours during the day.

    The sites are close together, with RVs and tents mixed on one loop, so generator noise is common. It wasn’t a terrible stay, but just too small and busy for my preference—I don’t think I’d return.

    Best sites seemed to be 21 (great river views, less private), 23 (fun detached tent pad), and 18 (most private). Sites 4–5 were also lovely but close to the bathrooms and camp host, so expect more foot traffic.

  • Krista T.
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    Nice metro get away

    This is a beautiful park and the campsites for the most part all seem spacious, and the loop we were in (whichever one site 52 is in) all had decent tree cover.

    The bathroom facility has seen better days. The nature center is nice and a great place to spend some time if it is raining during their open hours.

  • D
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Butternut Park

    Well maintained city park

    About a dozen sites with picnic tables on a grassy large circle. About half or more have electric hookups. Toilets are a short walk past the campground entrance.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2025

    Eagle Point Park

    Quiet lake campground

    I stayed here one night while traveling. The bathrooms seemed fire. I could not find a dumper on site. There is a dump station. Plenty of tent only camping areas. All sites require some leveling. Some of the sites have water hookups. Lots of people use the park during the day. It was very quiet at night.

    There is a coffee shop about a 20 minute walk from the park. There is a public swimming beach less than a 10 minute walk from the park.

    You might be able to get a large rig into the first few spots. But if you try to drive the loop around to the other sites, you might not make it. But I did not have trouble in my 25 foot motor home.

    I had great 5G signals from Verizon and T-mobile here.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Camp Waub-O-Jeeg

    Waub O Jeeg- Tent camping

    Checking was easy with owner on site. A little steep getting up to x Some of the site. Bathroom and shower house were great

  • Ludwig H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2025

    Willow River State Park Campground

    Tent camped here

    Facilities are great no complains, the beach is a bit over run my goose so is a little dirty, there is a great spot below the dam to cool off if needed.

  • Lynsey M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Bunker Hills Regional Park

    Quick stop in MN

    Stayed here for an overnight stop through MN. Close to downtown which was nice for us coming through. Water fill stations readily available so we loaded up prior to continuing out west. Easy late check in with campsite hosts. Lots of site options from open gield options to pretty tree covered areas. Fire grates and restrooms ava. Your reservation fee does NOT include the daily parks fee of 7 dollars just FYI. Lots of mosquitoes but it's MN so that's to be expected. Close to a top 10 disc golf course if that's your thing (it's ours)


Guide to Amery

Camping near Amery, Wisconsin, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful parks and campgrounds, families and adventurers alike can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Willow River State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Lovely trails, the beach is a large area with a nice park and picnic area."
  • Fishing and Water Activities: At Brunet Island State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and fishing. A visitor shared, "Brunet Island is a kayaker's paradise; you can literally get your kayak in the water from any site."
  • Wildlife Watching: Wild River State Park Campground is perfect for spotting deer and other wildlife. One reviewer noted, "We spotted three white-tail deer during our hike."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Frontenac State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms are VERY CLEAN. Trails are well maintained."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Lake Wissota State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are decently sized, has some good views."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. One visitor at Lebanon Hills Regional Park said, "The maintenance staff is excellent."

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially near water. A camper at Brunet Island State Park Campground warned, "There are a few hiking trails that are loaded with mosquitoes."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at William O'Brien State Park Campground noted, "Vaulted toilets need help and a good cleaning."
  • Noise Levels: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads or other campers. One camper at Lake Elmo County Park Reserve mentioned, "Some neighbors watched a movie each night—starting just after quiet hours."

Tips for camping with families

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Interstate State Park noted, "The electric sites are quite cramped."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground features. A visitor at Lebanon Hills Regional Park mentioned, "RV portion has full hookups."
  • Reserve Early: Popular campgrounds fill up fast, so book in advance. A camper at Lake Elmo County Park Reserve advised, "Must reserve months in advance as usually full."

Camping near Amery, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available near Amery, Wisconsin?

Several campgrounds are available near Amery, Wisconsin. Apple River County Park Campground is a small, wooded county campground with 15 simple sites primarily for tent camping, though 5 sites have electricity suitable for vans or small trailers. The park offers basic amenities including water and vault toilets. Straight Lake State Park Campground provides hike-in campsites near Straight Lake with carts available to help transport supplies. Other options within driving distance include Highland Ridge, Interstate State Park on the St. Croix River, and Anchor Woods Campground, all offering different camping experiences from basic to full-service facilities.

Can you rent RVs in Amery, Wisconsin for camping trips?

While there are no dedicated RV rental companies specifically in Amery, Wisconsin, several nearby campgrounds accommodate RVs, suggesting rental options may be available in the broader region. Highland Ridge is popular with RV campers and features clean shower facilities and bathrooms. Another option is Lake Elmo County Park Reserve, which offers water hookups and electric sites well-suited for RVs. For RV rentals, check with outdoor recreation retailers in nearby larger towns or online RV sharing platforms that connect RV owners with renters. Many of these services will deliver the RV to your chosen campground for an additional fee.

What camping is available near Amery, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, Amery, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 151 campgrounds and RV parks near Amery, WI and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Amery, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Amery, WI is Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 52 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Amery, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Amery, WI.

What parks are near Amery, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Amery, WI that allow camping, notably Eau Galle Lake and Saint Croix National Scenic River.