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Andy S.
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ScoutDago Lake
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Have to balance out the last review. Right off the road, you can’t drive very far in. Looks like a squatter camping from the road. Also feels like squatting on the corner of someone’s property off the road.
Camping near South Range, WI
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Camping areas around South Range, Wisconsin include several state park options with diverse camping styles. Amnicon Falls State Park Campground offers tent and RV sites with hiking access to notable waterfalls and is located just minutes from Superior. Pattison State Park Campground, home to Wisconsin's tallest waterfall, provides electric hookups and thirty-amp service for RVs alongside tent sites. Both parks are within a 30-minute drive of Duluth, Minnesota, making them convenient base camps for exploring the western Lake Superior region. Several nearby Minnesota state parks, including Jay Cooke State Park, expand the camping options with cabin accommodations and more developed facilities.
Wisconsin state parks in this region typically require both campsite fees and daily or annual vehicle admission stickers for entry. Most campgrounds operate year-round, though amenities like running water may be limited during winter months. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holidays when waterfront sites fill quickly. Spring and fall offer less crowded conditions but can bring unpredictable weather. The terrain throughout the area features rocky soil, dense northern forests, and river valleys. "Amincon is a hiking and photography dream. Enjoy private feeling camp sites. I tent camp and I'm thankful that I have 10" steel stakes and a 2.5lb sledge hammer because the ground is very rocky," noted one visitor about Amnicon Falls.
Waterfall access stands out as a defining feature of camping in the South Range area. Amnicon Falls and Pattison State Parks both offer dramatic cascades within walking distance of camping areas. Several campground reviews highlight the natural features rather than campground amenities. A camper described Amnicon Falls as having "sites that are pretty spacious and well taken care of. They are very private which was nice and they were actually very deep so you really felt like you were in the forest." Most developed campgrounds in the region provide basic facilities with vault toilets, while some offer electric hookups for RVs. Mosquitoes can be prevalent during summer months, particularly at Jay Cooke State Park, which one reviewer warned requires "bulk bug spray or extra blood."
Best Campgrounds near South Range (152)
1. Amnicon Falls State Park Campground
"This is a rustic campground with 3 vault toilets and drinking water locations spread out among 35 sites."
"The campsites are fairly close together and the highway can be heard, but they are tucked away from the main attraction a decent bit. However, you can easily hike to the trails and falls easily."
from $21 / night
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"Liked all the possibilities for hiking and the proximity to other State parks in Northern wisconsin. We visited Cooper Falls as well."
"This is a this is a beautiful Wisconsin state park with some of the largest waterfalls in the state beautiful Trails for hiking and a nice man made beached in Lake for swimming as of 2018 due to flooding"
from $25 - $40 / night
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"Jay Cooke is really a must experience state park within easy driving distance to other parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin."
"Once you are closer to the site you walk through grass and weeds that are about 4 ft tall, so be sure to check for ticks! The campsite was very spacious and right on the St. Louis River."
from $23 - $90 / night
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"We were pleasantly surprised with the campground when we rented one of their walk-in areas. The tent areas are pretty secluded and surrounded by woods with minimal neighbor friends."
"The downhill mountain biking is awesome (the kids still want to go back) and the Adventure Park was a lot of fun too - and a short walk from camp. "
5. Indian Point City Campground
"You are so close to the downtown area in this hidden cove. There are walking/biking trails around the grounds. There are few mosquitos and the staff is very friendly."
"Near city and bike path. Quiet and friendly folks."
6. Buffalo Valley Camping
"Campground was so clean and nice trails to walk around. The bar & grill had great food and service. 10/10!"
"Close to downtown Duluth (10 mins.)"
7. Lakehead Boat Basin
"No privacy from neighbors and side-to-side could be tight quarters depending on the rig (and if it has slides) that is next to you."
"The main selling point of this campground is the close proximity to the Canal Park area, which has restaurants and shops, as well as the Lakewalk which is a wide, well kept trail that runs along the lake"
from $57 - $62 / night
Check Availability8. Fond du Lac City
"Great place.Plenty to do.People that work there are freindly and helpful.Great mountain bike trails across the road,and hiking trails only right down the road about 6 blocks.Lots of Canoe and kayak rentals.Bath"
"kind campground hosts with quiet but well-used atvs
-easy lake access with docks and shoreline
-free wifi
-this is a good day-of campsite if you’re looking for an adventure or a fun story to tell!"
9. The Backyard at Amnicon Lake
"A last-minute change in our travel plans found us in the Lake Superior area with no camping reservations. We secured a tent site (T-1) here and were quite pleased."
"On a beautiful lake for some fishing or just a relaxing cruise."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability10. Anchor Inn Campground
"Great option if you're looking for something near the Apostle Islands that's inexpensive and includes electricity. I stayed in spot 2, which is near the bathrooms and has a picnic table and fire pit."
from $12 - $60 / night
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Drive Time
- 16 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 1 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 21 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 35 min from St. Cloud, MN
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Recent Reviews near South Range, WI
680 Reviews of 152 South Range Campgrounds
- TTim
GuideSt Croix River Resort
Great Family Campground
Many activities throughout the day for the family. Kids enjoyed the pool. The store has a nice selection of items for sale. Firewood is $8 a bundle.
The campsites are close but there is enough trees between sites to make it seem like you are not so close.
There are atvs and utvs but at night they are not moving around.
- CCarmen S.Scout
DECC/ Amsoil Arena RV Parking
Be aware of theft/vandalism
We stayed here for a couple of nights for a festival at Bayfront although the location was excellent be aware of theft and vandals in this lot Another camper had all four of there tires slashed and were individuals walking through sites at early am hours looking for items to take The lot attendant had advised us when we came in to make sure we locked up and left no items laying out Police that came for tire slashing said was an issue in this lot and others close by.
Amy B.
TravelerLakehead Boat Basin
Fun RV Camping at a Marina
They have Full Hookups if you want. See the Duluth Lift Bridge right from your campsite and all the boats in the marina. Lake Superior is pretty during the day and night with the City lights in the background. Is only .3 of a mile from the famous Canal Street in Duluth. You can walk or bike like we did.
- CCheryl M.Scout
Saginaw Campground
Harvest host
Great harvest host in a horse campground. There is a bar/ restaurant with the best fries the wife and I have ever had and burgers are excellent. The staff are absolutely amazing and very friendly. Dog friendly with a back patio.
- mmickScout
Saginaw Campground
Nice place
Nice young couple runs this place. Very helpful, very accomodating. Bathrooms are very nice and clean.
- MMelissa S.Scout
Pardun’s Jack Pine Campground
This is for Pardun’s Tube Rental. Don't give this man your business!
If I could give this company negative stars I would. I would never recommend this company to even my worst enemy. This was our second experience with them. The first time took a long time but we knew it wasn’t their fault because the river was low and that’s out of their control. Our tubes were also good. The owner’s dad(Jerry?) picked us up and was so nice and sweet. We laughed at all our hiccups along the way.
This time around, it was just my friend and I and we were having a wonderful time for the first 2.5-3 hours. Then we realized we weren’t moving and the wind was blowing us upstream. We kept trying to go, waiting to see the landing. By the 5 hour mark we kept trying to call Pardun’s to mention that we were trying to come back and to let them know that we’d probably be later than expected and to see if they had any tips. Since the cell service is almost non existent, the calls would not go through. By that time, we didn’t know what to else to do but call 911. By the time we were able to get a hold of someone to ask for help, we were nearing 6 hours on the river. They called Pardun’s to let them know and the owner(Guy?) and his son were waiting to pick us up. As soon as they saw us, the snarky disrespectful remarks started and they began making fun of us. The owner was relentless. It was one rude remark after another. This was at about 9pm. When I started crying and asking him to stop talking to me, the a-hole dug in even more and had to get the last word in. It kept on until I screamed at him to shut the F up. I couldn’t take it anymore. He then stopped and started trying to kick us off the bus. I was sitting in the seat, sobbing while my friend was nicely asking him to just please go and please stop with the comments. He wouldn’t. Once we got back to Danbury, he stopped the bus and walked away. His son helped us get our stuff out and his wife eventually came out to make sure that we had our keys and let us know she had called the other people involved to let them know we were back. The son was initially being kind of a jerk when we got on the bus but he apologized to us soon after. His waste of a human father didn’t.
Please do not give this man your business. I have never been so humiliated and made to feel as awful as he made me feel. The blatant disrespect and language from the minute he saw was unbelievable. This man is the most awful human I have ever encountered. I sure hope he treats his wife and his mother with a little more compassion and empathy.
Dana D.GuideEagles Landing Campground
Clean and pretty. But some traffic noise.
This is a well taken care of and pretty campground. The staff in the office is very nice. It's very small. Nice view of a running creek with wildlife. But there is traffic noise, you are very near the road. There is a nice little laundromat, clean showers and good drinking water here also. Great T-Mobile access.
Amy G.ScoutEarl Park
Camping at Earls
Sweet spot, with about 10 campsites all next to each other, one by the water. There’s seasonal campground hosts(who were fabulous) and a canoe launch all right here. Walk in campsites and free 3 night! Was just what i needed
Guide to South Range
Camping near South Range, Wisconsin centers around state parks and family-oriented facilities with river access and waterfall views. The region sits on rocky terrain formed by glacial activity with elevations between 700-1200 feet. Campgrounds typically open from May through October with peak visitation in July and August when daytime temperatures average 75-85°F.
What to do
Waterfall hikes and photography: Pattison State Park Campground provides direct access to Wisconsin's tallest waterfall, Manitou Falls. "Great campground! Most of the sites are perfect for tent camping or glamping. Clean and each site is well separated and lots of trees. Manitou Falls is a short walk away and is incredible," notes Jim H. after his stay at Pattison State Park Campground.
Kayaking and canoeing: Located on a bay off the St. Louis River, Indian Point City Campground offers water recreation opportunities with dedicated launches. "This campground is wonderful. You are so close to the downtown area in this hidden cove. There are walking/biking trails around the grounds. There are few mosquitoes and the staff is very friendly," says Michael K. about Indian Point City Campground.
Mountain biking: Spirit Mountain Campground connects directly to trail systems. "Heavily wooded and beautiful! Very close to Duluth. It is a mountain bikers paradise. Loved it!" reports Michelle P., highlighting the Spirit Mountain Campground accessibility to trails.
What campers like
Private, wooded sites: The Backyard at Amnicon Lake offers sites with good separation. "Site 35 had electricity and water. No privacy or separation between sites, as would be expected in an RV park. We weren't sure the site would be level, but it was once we maneuvered our van a bit," explains Lee D. about The Backyard at Amnicon Lake.
Clean facilities: Jay Cooke State Park Campground maintains modern bathrooms. "The restroom/shower facility is very new and has my favorite layout where there is one main area with toilets and sinks and separate rooms accessible from the outside for private shower rooms," notes Krista T. about her experience at Jay Cooke State Park Campground.
Convenient location: Lakehead Boat Basin provides urban camping near Duluth attractions. "It's city camping, but it's a good spot to hang out for a few days to enjoy Duluth. Tip: If you don't need a sewer hookup, go for the higher numbered sites with electric and water only for better views," advises Ari A. about staying at Lakehead Boat Basin.
What you should know
Reservation options vary: Many campgrounds in the region don't accept advance bookings. "This campground does not take reservations. It is on a first come basis. We had no problem finding a place to park here," shares Anni O. about Fond du Lac City Campground.
Rocky soil challenges: Prepare for difficult tent staking in the region. "I was glad I brought a rubber mallet for my tent stakes, the ground was pretty rocky and hard," warns Kim H. about her stay at Amnicon Falls State Park Campground.
Wildlife and insects: Bug protection is essential during summer months. "It was pretty buggy and ticks were bad, but that's to be expected. Bog/marsh was beautiful with some wildlife and was generally a very pleasant place to camp," explains Lydia N. from Jay Cooke State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Family-friendly activities: Buffalo Valley Camping offers multiple recreation options. "Nice campground with clean port-a-johns all over the place. Our site backed up to a pond. Clean showers," notes Lyle B. about Buffalo Valley Camping.
Budget-friendly options: Anchor Inn Campground provides economical rates. "You can't beat the price ($14/night for electric up to 50 amps). The woman I booked the reservation through was really nice and laid back. The campground is quiet, chill and safe," shares Whitney about her stay at Anchor Inn.
Child-friendly waters: Many campgrounds feature shallow areas for cooling off. "A beautiful, smaller park. We tent camped with our littles (2 & under) & they had a blast walking & sitting in the water near the Falls. There are countless locations on the Falls for your family to get cozy & enjoy the water," explains KampW/Babies about Amnicon Falls.
Tips from RVers
Dumping stations: Plan your waste management carefully. "No dumpstation at the campground for RVs but you can use the dumpstation at Pattison SP which is about 30 minutes," advises Mark J. from Amnicon Falls State Park.
Generator restrictions: Many Wisconsin state parks limit generator use. "Wisconsin is loosing there position on the use of generators in there state parks that do not have electric at sites. You need to get the ok from the DNR staff," warns Mark J. about the best places to camp near South Range.
Site selection for large rigs: Choose carefully for larger vehicles. "Sites are (mostly) on grass. Site 35 had electricity and water. No privacy or separation between sites, as would be expected in an RV park," explains Lee D. about The Backyard at Amnicon Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available at Amnicon Falls State Park campground in South Range?
What amenities are available at Amnicon Falls State Park campground in South Range?
Amnicon Falls State Park Campground offers rustic camping with basic amenities. The campground features vault toilets but no shower facilities. Sites are spacious and nestled among pine trees, providing decent privacy despite their relatively close spacing. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Water is available from communal spigots. For those seeking more amenities, Anchor Woods Campground is in the vicinity and offers additional facilities, though with less privacy between sites.
Where is Amnicon Falls State Park camping located in South Range?
Where is Amnicon Falls State Park camping located in South Range?
Amnicon Falls State Park Campground is located in South Range, Wisconsin, accessible right off Highway 2. The campground is set back from the main attraction area, tucked into a pine forest setting. While the highway is nearby (which makes the park easy to access), the campsites are positioned to maintain a natural forest experience. The park is within easy driving distance of other Wisconsin state parks and attractions in the northern part of the state.
When is the best time to camp at Amnicon Falls State Park in South Range?
When is the best time to camp at Amnicon Falls State Park in South Range?
Summer is ideal for camping at Amnicon Falls State Park, typically from June through August, when temperatures are comfortable and the waterfalls are accessible. While mosquitoes are present (as noted by campers), they're manageable and part of the Wisconsin outdoor experience. For a similar summer camping experience with fewer crowds, consider Copper Range along the Brule River, or Pattison State Park Campground which offers excellent hiking opportunities during the warmer months. Early fall can also be pleasant with fewer insects and beautiful foliage.
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