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Pet-friendly camping near Dresser, WI ranges from walk-in tent sites along the St. Croix River to primitive wooded campsites beside a quiet creek, with dog-friendly hiking trails nearby. Interstate State Park campgrounds on both the Wisconsin and Minnesota sides of the St. Croix River welcome pets with spacious sites and river access. The Wisconsin campground features walk-in tent sites with excellent separation between campsites while maintaining access to clean shower facilities. All campsites include picnic tables and fire rings with grates for cooking. Sites in the South Campground on the Wisconsin side offer direct river access via a 350-foot path to a small beach perfect for launching kayaks. Pets must remain leashed throughout both Interstate Park properties, with several hiking trails accessible directly from the campgrounds.
Wildwood RV Park & Campground provides pet-friendly primitive tent sites in wooded areas down a small dirt road away from the main RV camping area. The primitive sites feature fire pits with cooking grates and are situated along a quiet creek while still maintaining short walking distance to clean restrooms and showers. For pet owners needing internet access, WiFi is available near the office area, though cellular data can be spotty. The nearby Taylor Falls area offers multiple dog-friendly hiking trails with scenic views of the St. Croix River's sandstone bluffs, with the Ice Age Trail accessible from Interstate State Park providing excellent pet-friendly hiking opportunities requiring a moderate fitness level due to numerous staircases.
"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"We stayed in campsite 29 in the drive in campsite over Labor Day weekend."
"Great trails! Most sites are located along the river. We were at the furthest location called buck hill. About a 2 mile hike from your car."
from $23 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Campsites are pretty private except to people walking the trails. The falls are gorgeous!! Great for swimming when the water is not too high."
"There is a newly filled lake after the reconstruction of the dam. This is a non motorized lake for paddling, swimming and fishing."
from $26 - $90 / night
Check Availability"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"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 $19 - $90 / night
Check Availability"We live in Minneapolis and love having this camp close to home, yet far enough to feel like we are up north. We come here a lot during the summer! The camp is rustic, in a good way."
"This is an awesome campground in a wooded setting just outside of the nearby town. Can't wait to come back!"
from $35 - $65 / night
Check Availability"This this is an amazing Campground with two heated pools one up top and one down below they're also campsites located right alongside the river the campground offers tubing disc golf and many other activities"
from $30 - $150 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"The lake is nice. Good luck catching fish though. Bill the manager is a great guy! Definitely ex military veteran!"
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"Kelly's Bar nearby has a great fish fry on Friday. The campground is neat and well managed."
"There is a dump station and playground, but I didn’t come across a bathhouse when walking the inner campground loop—it’s likely I just missed it."
from $20 - $75 / night
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GuideThis is a nice city campground with lovely views of the Rum River. There is a nice playground with a small climbing wall, benches to sit looking over the river. Picnic tables and a shelter are great for eating at. There is a dog park just across the river, within easy walking distance.
LegendThis 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 St Croix National Waterway. Although the campsites themselves are pretty run of the mill, the setting is spectacular in terms of breathtaking scenery, and myriad outdoor activities from rock climbing in the river gorge, paddling the river, hiking miles of trails, and learning geology at the Ice Age geology visitors center. If you are tenting camping, the south loop is great, and if you pick campsite 65 or 67 you will have direct access to the river which is peaceful and good for paddle opportunities. There are picnic areas with swimming along the river which is nice for group gatherings, and one is designated for folks with pets. Some of the rugged hiking trails along the bluffs and cliffs go right along the edge with minimal guard rails or walls, so keep a close eye on kids and pets because going over the edge is a possibility so utmost caution is advised.
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.
GuideSites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground.
ScoutWe called for an RV site but they don't allow pets.
GuideBeautiful, spacious, trees but open. Nice trails, clean restrooms, level sites. No alcohol allowed and no pets! Fire rings, sturdy picnic table. Electric and water.
I made reservations online and when we arrived they said I had reserved a place at Elmo Lake which was 20 miles away. Same 2 county facilities but different campgrounds. Oops my bad. Different addresses!
TravelerWe just found this campground in September and this year we've been there 3 times and we live in Montana, there's no place I'd rather stay. It has nice clean bathrooms and it's a great place to walk your pets, they do have 3 different areas to camp but we always use the full hook-ups
The people at check-in are always so friendly, and very helpful.
lots of things in the area to do, and the "city" isn't that far to drive to.
GuideWashington County, which manages campgrounds at both the Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St Croix Bluffs Regional Park, does a great job of maintaining campgrounds, trails, and bathroom facilities at both parks. St Croix Bluffs is right along the St. Croix river - in the summer you can hang out at the sandy beach on the river and in the fall there are many trails to enjoy fall color.
There are multiple areas in the modern campground - one section is for larger rigs that has 50 amp service and water at each site, most sites in the other loops have 20 or 30 amp electric service, and there are a few non-electric tent-only sites as well. The park prohibits both pets and alcohol! There is both a volleyball court and nice play structure in the modern campground.
We camped over MEA break (mid October) at site #4 this year and liked how close it was to the bathroom building. There is a lot of open space behind the parking/tent pad on this site, which made it a perfect spot for the kids to run and play without running close to other camper's sites. Sites 1, 2, 4, and 6 have similar amounts of open space behind the campsites.
In the past we've stayed here as part of a group in the group campsite. The group campsites at this park are some of the best I've stayed in - they include sand volleyball courts, a covered picnic shelter with electricity, a primitive toilet, and access to a large play structure nearby.
RangerWe booked our stay at the RV Resort so we wouldn't have to drive two and a half hours back and forth during the two day Grand RockTember Music Festival. *Please note when there's an event, book early!! This RV Resort has 271 RV/Camping full hook up sites that include a picnic table and fire pit. The sites are very close together with little to no privacy, but it did a fine job as we were there for the concert. Guest Services were super friendly when we checked in, and they give you a pass card to enter & exit the Resort. There is 24 hour security, and shuttle bus service to the casino, although we enjoyed the 1/2 mile walk to the amphitheater. All the sites are back in only, and are a tight squeeze for bigger rigs. They enforced the quite hours well, and we got a good nights sleep. There's a heated outdoor pool, and small convince store in the guest services building. They have a pet walking area, and kennels if you want to spend time at the casino. The bathhouse offered private toilet stalls and showers, and we squeaky clean!!! If you like to golf, don't miss the 18 hole Grand National Golf Course next door. We enjoyed our stay, and will be back again.
Interstate State Park offers primitive dispersed camping options along the St. Croix River, with sites in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Wisconsin side features walk-in sites with better separation between campsites, particularly in the South Campground where a 350-foot path leads to a small beach suitable for kayak launching. The terrain consists of sandstone bluffs and glacial potholes, creating a unique landscape for hikers and campers within an hour's drive from the Twin Cities.
Explore glacial potholes: Interstate State Park features unusual geological formations where you can see deep holes carved by glacial water. "This is a beautiful spot just an hour outside of the cities... The trails also lead to the glacial potholes. Wonderful getaway, will come back again," notes Celina M. about Interstate State Park.
Paddle the St. Croix River: Launch kayaks or canoes directly from some campgrounds to explore the river. "We went canoeing and kayaking and they provided a shuttle right from their main office," reports Amy F. about Wildwood RV Park & Campground.
Hike the Ice Age Trail: Access this notable trail system directly from some campgrounds for day hikes. "The crushed gravel path to the south makes travel to the nearby Lions park easy," mentions Travis B., who stayed at Sandy Cove on the St. Croix River.
Private, wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the natural separation between sites. "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative," writes Stephanie H. about her stay at Wild River State Park.
Riverside locations: Sites along the water are particularly popular. "We stayed at Site 133 and found it to be fairly spacious. While the walk to the running water bathroom was a bit longer than we preferred, the facilities themselves were clean and nicely updated," notes Maria D. about Willow River State Park Campground.
Proximity to town amenities: Campers appreciate being close to local services while still enjoying nature. "The North campground is about 1/2 mile from downtown Taylor Falls via a bridge. So a quick walk to town is possible," mentions Jaime K. about Interstate Park — Wisconsin.
Seasonal crowds: Campgrounds in the area can get busy, especially on weekends and holidays. "The sites in the A and B loop are generally on the smaller side and are in close proximity to one another," reports Krista T. about Camp Waub-O-Jeeg.
Wildlife encounters: Expect to see diverse wildlife throughout the area. "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls," writes Kate H. about her stay at Wild River State Park.
Limited cell service: Connection can be spotty throughout the region. "Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance," notes Katherine T. about her experience at Wild River State Park.
Look for campgrounds with playground access: Some sites offer family-friendly amenities. "The pool and playground were clean and nice. Our site had its own picnic table and firepit," shares Amy F. from her stay at Wildwood RV Park & Campground.
Consider walk-in sites: Some walk-in sites offer more privacy for families. "If you are tenting the walk-in sites look stellar!" recommends Lindsay T. about William O'Brien State Park Campground.
Plan for river activities: The St. Croix River offers family-friendly recreation options. "A nice spot for families. The campers were very friendly and welcoming to us parents and our toddler. A beautiful spot, right along the river, you can even fish from some of the sites," notes Brian C. about Interstate State Park.
Choose sites carefully: RV sites vary significantly in size and accessibility. "The road to get to our water view site (69) was narrow and tricky with the camper but it was worth it for that peaceful view!" advises Amber C. about her experience at Apple River Family Campground.
Prepare for dirt roads: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "The roads are rough in spots. A lot of the negative reviews about this campground come from people who encounter issues trying to drive through here with campers," warns Krista T. about Camp Waub-O-Jeeg.
Check electric hookup options: Different campgrounds offer varying power capabilities. "This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover," writes Katherine T. about her experience at Wild River State Park.
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