Best Campgrounds near Cornucopia, WI

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Best Camping Sites Near Cornucopia, Wisconsin (123)

    1. Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    281 Photos
    350 Saves
    Beaver Bay, Minnesota

    Campground is open year round. Showers/flush toilets are open May - October

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    2. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground

    69 Reviews
    322 Photos
    427 Saves
    Beaver Bay, Minnesota

    Camping Drive-in Sites46 electric sites in Shipwreck Creek Campground Open seasonally, May - October. Most site parking pads are at least 70 feet long. This park does NOT have a dump station or water fill station!

    Wheelchair Accessible SitesFive sites Two sites in the cart-in campground and three sites in the Shipwreck Creek Campground. Sites 110 and 203 have elevated tent pads with a ramp. Site 314 does not have an elevated tent pad, but the entire site is packed, crushed gravel - no grass.

    Backpack Sites4 sites These sites range from 1/2 to 2 miles from the campground parking lot. Two of the sites are accessible from Lake Superior for use by kayakers.

    Cart-in Sites20 sites These beautiful sites are all within 2,000 feet of the parking lot. Wheeled carts are available to haul gear and supplies to your campsite. These are secluded sites.

    Carts are not available in the winter. A backpack or sled is recommended to haul gear during the winter months. Please call park office with questions.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    3. Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    22 Reviews
    81 Photos
    122 Saves
    Cornucopia, Wisconsin

    Overview

    **Camping within Apostle Island National Lakeshore is strictly tent camping. There is no car or RV camping within the park. All campsites within the national lakeshore must be reached by boat or sea kayak, except for the Mainland 1, 2, and 3 campsites, which can be accessed by kayak or by hiking in only.** Mainland camping for car & RV camping: There are a variety of state parks and private campgrounds with facilities for car and RV camping in the Bayfield area on the mainland and on Madeline Island. Visit the park's Camping in the Apostles web page and scroll to the "Local Area Camping" section. Madeline Island is not part of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The Madeline Island Ferry is a car & passenger ferry service to transport visitors to the island. Camping within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: The Apostle Islands offer a unique camping experience. There are many campsites within the park, and each have their own unique characteristics to them. There are 57 individual campsites, 9 group campsites, and 17 primitive camping zones. NOTE: Visitors who choose to visit the islands and sleep in their personal self-contained vessel do not need a camping reservation. Public docks are available first-come, first-serve on 12 of the islands. You'll pay the overnight docking fee upon arrival. Be sure to download the Recreation.gov mobile app on your mobile device before you visit so that you can complete payment for overnight docking using scan & pay upon arrival. Advance reservations for camping permits are requiredfor camping in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Each camping permit may cover up to 14 consecutive nights.__Permit holders can not have concurrent night stays. Permit holders can only have one reservation for the same nights of camping. Permit holders are responsible for any damages. Camping permits are non-transferable. Individual campsites: These campsites are designated for groups of 1-7 people. Most sites are equipped with a fire ring, bear locker, and a picnic table. These sites are recommended for first-time primitive campers. It will give a sense of backcountry camping with the pleasantries of the amenities. They are a good way to work up to the primitive zone camping. These sites are $15 per night. Reservations can be made starting 30 days from the start of a trip. Group campsites: These campsites are designated for groups of 8-21 people. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, bear locker, and a picnic table. These sites are great for large families or get-togethers with friends. These sites are $30 per night. These sites can be reserved in March every year during the Group Camping Lottery and remaining sites will open after the lottery is completed. Primitive zone camping: These campsites are designated for groups of 1-5 people. These sites are for the truly hardcore backpackers. Primitive zone camping is not a specific site but provides the option of choosing a backcountry area to camp. This type of camping experience has NO amenities. There are specific guidelines on where to camp for this type of experience. Consult the Primitive Zone camping maps for potential landing sites and available areas. The following areas are closed to primitive zone camping: Areas excluded from primitive camping zones and closed to camping to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. Area posted as closed to protect bird nesting areas and threatened or endangered species. Areas in view of any designated trail. Areas within 1/4 mile of any building, historic structure, individual or group campsite, or another camping party. Areas within 100 feet of a flowing stream. Private land or lease holdings. For more information or questions about your itinerary, call park staff at (715) 779-3398 extension 2, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily from Memorial Day through September or Monday to Friday from October through Memorial Day.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (715) 779-3398.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations made prior to the reservation start date will be given a 50% refund of the use fees. Changes to the reservation will be charged a $15.00 change fee.There is a $10 reservation fee for each permit made. The $10 reservation fee is non-refundable.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

    4. Baptism River Campground — Tettegouche State Park

    52 Reviews
    254 Photos
    35 Saves
    Illgen City, Minnesota

    Located on the Baptism River, the campground is one and one-half miles from Lake Superior. These are secluded, well-screened sites. Eight sites are available in winter. Note: A campsite may be occupied by a group of six or fewer people using one camping shelter. Groups of six or fewer traveling in one vehicle may have one additional tent with prior approval from park staff.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table

    $25 / night

    5. Herbster Campground

    16 Reviews
    44 Photos
    167 Saves
    Port Wing, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $17 - $30 / night

    6. Dalrymple Park and Campground

    16 Reviews
    73 Photos
    140 Saves
    Bayfield, Wisconsin

    We have 28 rustic tent and RV Sites overlooking Lake Superior, making for great Bayfield WI camping. We don't recommend RV's larger than 30 feet . Located on the waterfront, one mile north of Bayfield on Hwy. 13 Amenities: -Heavily wooded private sites -Apostle Islands lookout points -Near all area attractions -Electrical hookups -Firewood -Vault Toilets -No Showers -Showers are available at the Bayfield Recreation Facility located at 140 S. Broad St., Bayfield, WI 54814 for a fee, please call 715.779.5408 for more information. -2 tents/site, or 1 RV/site -No dump station

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 / night

    7. Burlington Bay Campground

    32 Reviews
    154 Photos
    174 Saves
    Two Harbors, Minnesota

    Located at Highway 61 and Park Road, the Burlington Bay Campground has 66 sites with water and electric hook-ups; 36 sites with water, electric and sewer hook-ups; and 34 sites with water, sewer and 50 amp electric hook-ups. In addition, there are 10 primitive tent sites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 - $60 / night

    8. Big Bay State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    84 Photos
    136 Saves
    La Pointe, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    9. Big Bay Town Park

    14 Reviews
    54 Photos
    89 Saves
    La Pointe, Wisconsin

    Beautiful public park with trails, picnic shelter, and sandy beach. Open year round. Office with bathrooms and showers open May-October. Public access to Barrier Beach and Big Bay Lagoon. 61 Site campground, reservations recommended.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $33 - $40 / night

    10. Little Sand Bay Recreation Area

    9 Reviews
    45 Photos
    108 Saves
    Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Guide to Cornucopia

Camping near Cornucopia, Wisconsin, offers a mix of stunning views, outdoor activities, and cozy campgrounds. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails around the area. Many campers enjoy the hiking paths that lead to breathtaking views. One visitor mentioned, “There’s a good YouTube video of the 300 loop,” highlighting the scenic routes available at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground.
  • Fishing: The waters near Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground are great for fishing. A camper shared, “We found this amazing picnic and hiking trail super close to the campgrounds in Gooseberry.”
  • Sightseeing: Don’t miss the stunning views of Lake Superior. A camper at Burlington Bay Campground noted, “There are many waterfront sites and the beach is just a short walk from the grounds.”

What campers like:

  • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites that provide a sense of seclusion. A review from Eckbeck Finland State Forest said, “The sites are spaced apart, making them nice and private.”
  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and shower facilities. One visitor at Baptism River Campground mentioned, “Bathroom and private showers are new, clean, free and hot.”
  • Natural Beauty: The scenic surroundings are a big hit. A camper at Big Bay State Park Campground exclaimed, “The island is teeming with life. Deer wandered all over.”

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground warned, “The mosquitos and black flies were out in full force.”
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities like electric hookups or dump stations. A visitor at Burlington Bay Campground noted, “Bathrooms in the Burlington sites are not as nice as the newer campgrounds.”
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at Dalrymple Park and Campground mentioned, “Some sites are difficult/impossible for RVs and some are fine.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites that offer amenities like picnic tables and fire pits. A camper at Herbster Campground appreciated, “We stayed in the wooded sites & those were nice & secluded.”
  • Plan Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One family at Baptism River Campground enjoyed the trails, saying, “Lots of trails to hike and waterfalls!”
  • Pack Snacks: Having food on hand can make outings easier. A camper at Eckbeck Finland State Forest noted, “It was clean, quiet, and simple.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Dalrymple Park and Campground mentioned, “Our site overlooked Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands but was a tight fit for our 24' van.”
  • Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper at Apostle Islands Area RV Park and Camping appreciated, “We liked the easy drive through sites with full hookup.”
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to traffic or other campers. A review from Burlington Bay Campground stated, “Very noisy from highway traffic.”

Camping near Cornucopia, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the natural elements and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Cornucopia, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Cornucopia, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 123 campgrounds and RV parks near Cornucopia, WI and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Cornucopia, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cornucopia, WI is Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 65 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cornucopia, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Cornucopia, WI.

  • What parks are near Cornucopia, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Cornucopia, WI that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.