The camping areas surrounding Frederic, Wisconsin sit in the St. Croix River Valley, where lakes and rivers create abundant water recreation opportunities across this region of glacial moraines. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-85°F, with winter months dropping well below freezing. Most campgrounds in this area offer shorter camping seasons from May through October due to the northern Wisconsin climate conditions.
What to do
River recreation: At Country Camping Tent & RV Park, the Rum River provides excellent tubing opportunities. "We went canoeing and kayaking and they provided a shuttle right from their main office," notes one visitor to Wildwood RV Park & Campground. The paddlewheel boat ride nearby was described as "amazing" with opportunities to see bald eagles.
Pet activities: For campers traveling with four-legged companions, Banning RV Park and Campground features an exceptional dog area. "It was not just some small dog area it was top of the line dog park," writes one reviewer who appreciated this amenity during their RV camping stay.
Golf access: Travelers seeking golf opportunities can find courses near several campgrounds. At Grand Casino RV Resort, one camper noted: "If you like to golf, don't miss the 18 hole Grand National Golf Course next door."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many RV parks near Frederic feature well-designed camping spots. "Large sites. Great tubing and canoeing," reports a camper about Country Camping RV Park. At Country Quiet RV Park, sites are "fairly spread out" with an "easy loop system" making navigation simple.
Family amenities: Swimming pools and splash pads are popular features. "The pool had a perfect temperature and nice lounging area. Shuttle took you to the casino 24 hours a day," shared a visitor to Grand Casino RV Resort. Another camper at Country Camping mentioned "a heated pool, splash pad area, BIG playground area, indoor game room, HUGE sites!"
Tent camping options: While many parks cater to RVs, tent camping remains available. "We tent camped for two nights in site CC, which had a small quiet creek beside it. These primitive sites are down a small dirt road away from the main RV camping area and are nicely wooded," explains a camper at Wildwood RV Park.
What you should know
Site variations: Quality and layout can differ significantly between sites at the same campground. "Our site was a fairly level pull through, full hook up site," notes one camper at Banning RV Park and Campground. However, another visitor observed: "It is a mixed bag of tricks here as the sites can be level and some others are not at all."
Utilities setup: Water hookups sometimes require additional equipment. One camper at Banning RV Park noted: "We were quick to learn that water hookups were shared with other sites and required 'y' connections at the spigots." In some cases, hookups may be far from RV pads: "The water hookup was so far away that I needed to buy another hose to reach it."
Internet connectivity: Cell service and WiFi can be inconsistent across the region. "Sadly I needed 4 hours of internet and my cellular data here was spotty. I spent this time right outside the office," reported a visitor at Wildwood RV Park & Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Activity variety: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River offers numerous family-friendly options. "Great variety of things to do for everyone. Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites! Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!" shares a regular visitor.
Water recreation: River activities are appropriate for various ages. "The kayaking/canoeing was an amazing adventure that everyone should try. It was even great for kids 3 and 6," notes a family who visited Wildwood RV Park.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. Banning RV Park includes "playgrounds for children in different places around the campground" according to one visitor who appreciated these amenities during their stay.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: At North Park RV Campground, campers appreciate the "easy in & out" access. The location is "just far enough off road to be fairly quiet" while still providing "easy walk to downtown" access.
Seasonal considerations: Most RV parks in the Frederic area operate from May through October. Wolf's Den RV Campground Resort runs from April 15 to October 1, while many others close by mid-October due to northern Wisconsin's winter conditions.
Site navigation: Several campgrounds present challenges for larger rigs. At Wolf's Den RV Campground, one visitor noted it's "more like a summer community" with "a majority of sites taken up with permanent RV set ups." This creates a "tight squeeze" situation that can make maneuvering difficult.
