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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.
"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"
"Having grown up in Wisconsin I would visit the St Croix Falls side frequently. Swimming and hiking the bluff many an afternoon."
from $24 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $25 - $90 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"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."
from $23 - $90 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"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."
from $15 - $28 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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!"
from $44 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $70 / night
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ScoutThe Veterans Campground is by far the best campground we have ever been to! The people are amazing The grounds are well kept, very clean. This is our home away from home. It's the perfect place for your kids to be kids like we did in the 90's home by the time the street lights come on. Us parents can finally relax!
TravelerStaying here currently & they have been very accommodating, friendly & flexible. Water & electric hookup but no sewer however there is a dump station, a bathhouse with real toilets & nice showers. Pretty quiet for being so close to the main highway. My cats are able to free roam the property & my dog can be tied up outside. Usually pretty nice neighbors too.
ScoutFound this spot pretty late at night, pulled in to see a sign that says No Camping. Had to backtrack to the highway and found a truck stop for the night.
TravelerElectric hookup, dump station on site. Sites are a little close together. $25/night with a 7 day max stay.
LegendInterstate Park in Wisconsin is just south of HWY 8 on HWY 35. The entrance is located on the west side of HWY 35 in the town of St. Croix Falls. St Croix Falls is a small town with a nice downtown on the river with plenty of restaurants (Dalles House Restaurant and Lounge is a favorite) and places for necessities. There are coffee shops, hotels and even a Wal-Mart nearby. There is also a casino in the town of Turtle Lake about 30 mins away.
The park is home to the western terminus of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that covers 1200 miles through Wisconsin. The park also offers a Ice Age Interpretive Center which boasts interactive activities and displays of the last Ice Age. The park is also home to several other trails worth discovering.
There are two campgrounds in the park, a North and South campground as well as two group campsites. The South is a bit more rustic. The showers are located at the North campground.
For amenities there are flush toilets and showers. There is a sandy swimming area available as well as boat launch and other water activities.
This park is beautiful especially being on the cliffs of the St. Croix River offering spectacular views through out the park and the area. You can even take the bridge over to Taylor Falls Park Minnesota for more spectacular views as well as other shopping options. If you take this trip, Taylor Falls Park will be on the South and your shopping options will be to your North.
Even being in such a wonderful location with plenty of activities and amenities, I find the camping hard to enjoy at this park for all the noise that generates from the hwy crossing over the river. The sound especially of the semi trucks and their brakes that go all night long. This is the big reason for the average rating for this campground.
TravelerWe stayed here with a group of hot tent campers in early January. The site is large and had a couple of fire pits. Includes a few picnic tables, and a pit toilet. It's a beautiful open area not far from the parking lot with a gorgeous view of the St. Croix River.
ScoutThe sites are VERY close to each other.
TravelerWe visited Avatan Nudist Campground last July with our two kids (ages 8 and 11) for what was supposed to be a wholesome, body-positive family getaway. The website and brochures paint a perfect picture: serene woods, a sparkling pool, family activities, and a "welcoming community" vibe. And on the surface? Yeah, the grounds are stunning—pristine trails, a well-maintained pool. The facilities are clean, the staff (mostly) polite, and the natural setting is genuinely relaxing. If you're just looking for a quiet spot to shed your clothes and unwind in nature, it checks those boxes.
But dig a little deeper, and Avatan reveals itself as something else entirely—a place that's quietly optimized for adult fun, with kids as an inconvenient footnote they have to tolerate to keep the "family" label. From the moment we arrived, it was clear the real energy was elsewhere. Evenings around the fire pits and at the "Squirrel's" (code for the bar area) had this unmistakable swinger-party undercurrent. Lots of lingering glances, couples disappearing into the woods or private cabins, and a vibe that felt more like a discreet resort for the lifestyle crowd than a spot for building sandcastles with the little ones. Our kids picked up on it fast—whispers about "grown-up games" and awkward questions we had to deflect. The camp "tolerates" families, sure, but it's obvious the core membership would prefer a child-free zone. Activities for kids are minimal: a basic playground and the occasional nature hike, while the adults get themed nights, "sensual yoga," and late-night mixers that go until dawn.
What really soured the experience was the toxic underbelly of the community itself. This place is a powder keg of power struggles, with a small cadre of long-time board members and "elders" locked in a perpetual cold war. Gossip flows like the creek itself—endless whispers about who's sleeping with whom, who's "stealing" prime cabin spots, or who's cozying up to the President for favors. We overheard more drama in one week than in a season of reality TV. Cliques form fast: the "party crew" vs. the "purists," the swingers vs. the swingers-who-pretend-they're-not. As newcomers (and parents, no less), we felt like outsiders crashing a private club. Smiles were surface-level; the second you stepped away, the backstabbing started.
And then there's the elephant in the (clothing-optional) room: the camp's ugly history with sexual predators. We didn't know it going in, but after a few days, the stories trickled out from sympathetic members—multiple incidents over the years involving members who turned out to be registered offenders or worse, preying on the vulnerable in this "trust-based" environment. The rules around anonymity are ironclad: no photos, no last names, "what happens at Avatan stays at Avatan." It's sold as protecting privacy in a nudist space, which sounds noble until you realize it shields the creeps. Anyone who dares speak up—whether it's a parent noticing a sketchy guy lingering too long near the kids' area or a survivor sharing a red flag—is immediately branded a "troublemaker," "paranoid," or "anti-community." We've heard of families getting shamed in group meetings, then quietly asked to leave for "disrupting the harmony." Evictions happen fast if you rock the boat, all in the name of keeping the peace and the paying members happy.
Look, we're no prudes. Nudism can be liberating, and we've been to other resorts where it felt truly inclusive and safe. But Avatan? It's a divided house built on denial. The adult-party atmosphere thrives because the kids are an afterthought, and the predator problem festers because calling it out gets you exiled. If you're a child-free couple into the full swinger scene, this might be your paradise—plenty of like-minded folks and zero judgment. But if you're a family hoping for that advertised "safe, empowering space"? Steer clear. Your kids deserve better than being tolerated in a place where silence is golden and the wrong questions get you blacklisted. We won't be back, and I hope this review saves someone else the regret.
RangerSo, I think you know what you are signing up for here when you stay camp at the backpacking site at Afton, but let me fill in some of the blanks. #1 yes, the hill climb is as big of an effort as other people have said. You will feel like you earned your dinner. I may have found a hack for this, but more in that later. #2 the site are mostly private. I stayed on site #12. I could see (and they could have seen me) site #9, but thankfully no one was there. That would have been a bummer to have other looking into my site. There is even a semi-worn path between 12 and 9. They would make a good combo if you have a group. Other than that, totally secluded. As far space at #12, you could build as big of a tent structure there as you would need, easily room for a massive 16’x24’ palace (if you would dare to carry it) or anything smaller. An Eagle Scout project built hammock posts at this site, so it is ideal for that set up. #3 the campground amenities are very nice. The solar powered water works great year round, the two pits toilets (if you can even call them that) are very new and nice. And the coolest campground feature is the cut your own firewood station. I went a little overboard since it was so nice and had a way bigger fire than I needed. Bring your own saw and you will love it too. #4 After walking around the park, I discovered a possible hack. There is an unmarked entrance to the park on the north side. Instead of walking all my gear back to the parking lot, I walked the .5 miles to the service entrance, dropped my pack, and then walked the 1.8 miles back to the parking lot. I tend to carry too much. The flat short walk to drop my gear was worth it. Then I drop around the park and picked up my stuff. Probably not MN DNR endorsed way to do it, but I was proud of my discovery. All in, this is a unique and wonderful camping experience. Highly recommend.
Campgrounds near Amery, Wisconsin range from established lakeside facilities to more rustic farm settings, spread across both Wisconsin and Minnesota. North Park RV Campground within Amery offers electric hookups, showers, and easy access to town, while just 30 minutes away, Interstate State Park straddles the St. Croix River with tent and RV camping options on both the Wisconsin and Minnesota sides. Apple River County Park provides primitive camping with easy canoe and kayak access. Several campgrounds in the area feature waterfront views and accommodate various camping styles including tent sites, RV spaces with hookups, and even cabin rentals.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with limited winter availability. Interstate State Park and Wild River State Park remain open year-round, though with reduced services during winter months. The Apple River serves as a central feature for many camping experiences, offering opportunities for fishing, paddling, and swimming. Road access varies significantly among sites, with developed campgrounds providing paved parking while more remote locations may require navigation on gravel roads. According to one visitor at D N Campground, "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."
The camping experience around Amery showcases the region's natural water features. A camper described North Park RV Campground as having "easy in & out" positioning in a city park with amenities including "tennis, frisbee golf, skateboard park, boat launch, swimming" and "easy walk to downtown." Sites at Lily Springs Regenerative Farm earned praise for unique features including farm animals and sustainable agriculture practices. Along the Apple River, campers appreciate the balance between natural settings and convenience to local attractions. Mixed-use campgrounds predominate in the area, with many offering both tent and RV options at the same location. Visitors particularly value campgrounds that provide water access, whether for swimming, fishing, or paddling, with riverside sites receiving consistently positive reviews for their scenic value and recreational opportunities.
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 159 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 Campground 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.
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