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Best Campgrounds near Iron River, WI

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The Iron River area in northern Wisconsin encompasses both developed campgrounds and rustic forest sites across Bayfield County. Accommodations range from RV-accessible sites with full hookups at Top O' the Morn Resort & Campground to primitive camping options within the Brule River State Forest. Copper Range and Bois Brule campgrounds provide year-round access to the Brule River, while Twin Bear Campground and Delta Lake County Park offer lakeside experiences. Moon Lake City Park serves as a convenient base near town, and dispersed camping can be found at locations like Afterhours Meadow in the surrounding national forest land.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with peak availability from May through October. Campground roads in the area vary in quality, with some sites requiring careful navigation due to low-hanging branches and narrow access points. Water levels and access to boat landings fluctuate with seasonal conditions. According to one visitor at Wanoka Lake, "Typical USFS campground in the Chequamegon NF. First come first served, self pay, no host, very green and lush and private sites." Several campgrounds offer electric hookups for an additional fee, though amenities vary widely between the more developed resorts and primitive forest service locations. Reservations are recommended for weekend stays during summer months, particularly at popular waterfront campgrounds.

Waterfront campsites consistently receive positive reviews, with multiple campgrounds offering direct lake or river access. The Brule River provides excellent fishing and paddling opportunities, with dedicated canoe landings and racks at Copper Range campground. Campers particularly appreciate sites with private beach access and swimming areas. A visitor noted that Top O' the Morn Resort features "spacious sites and quiet—no road or neighbor noise. Lake has swimming area and swim platform." Wildlife viewing is another highlight, with several reviews mentioning sightings of red squirrels, birds, and the sound of loons in early morning and evening hours. The mixed-use trail systems throughout the area connect many campgrounds to recreational opportunities, including ATV trails accessible from several camping areas.

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Best Camping Sites Near Iron River, Wisconsin (152)

    1. Top O’ the Morn Resort & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Iron River, WI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 372-4546

    $27 - $40 / night

    "If you are looking for the true up north Wisconsin getaway this is the spot!"

    "Tucked away campground right in a lake. Spacious sites and quiet…no road or neighbor noise."

    2. Copper Range

    7 Reviews
    Brule, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 266-2621

    "This is a small state forest campground adjacent to the beautiful and wild Brule River of northern Wisconsin."

    "A vault toilet and water pump are centrally located. Recycling and garbage bins are near the exit. 

    Follow the .9 mile trail along the river or drive over to Lake Superior."

    3. Boise Brule Campground — Brule River State Forest

    7 Reviews
    Brule, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 266-2621

    $16 - $32 / night

    "Cost for non-residents is $21 for the campsite and another $11 daily state park entrance fee. So, $32 for the same type of campground as a USFS at about $15."

    "If it was simply about the location, this would get five plus stars because it's so beautiful!"

    4. Amnicon Falls State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    South Range, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 398-3000

    "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."

    5. Moon Lake City Park

    3 Reviews
    Iron River, WI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (715) 372-4436

    "A very nice campground on a beautiful quiet lake in the North Woods. Nice beach and picnic grounds. Right on the ATV trails. Great jumping off spot for a great North Woods adventure."

    6. Herbster Campground

    17 Reviews
    Port Wing, WI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 774-3790

    $17 - $30 / night

    "By late August, direct views of lake is obscured by beach grass but still just as delightful. Sites were close but our neighbors never showed so we lucked out."

    "Very beautiful place right on Lake Superior. The tent sites are right along the beach. Small and remote. Beautiful hiking locations close by."

    7. Wanoka Lake Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    3 Reviews
    Iron River, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 373-2878

    "The lake is nice and peaceful and small, and bugs/mosquitos weren’t too bad. There’s a little dock at the lake but you can’t drive your boat down, you have to carry it on foot. "

    8. Afterhours Meadow

    4 Reviews
    Brule, WI
    10 miles

    "Surrounded by wildflowers in mid July.

    Easy to get level and ruin for several rigs. ATT with my external antenna was great."

    "Drive back in to open field."

    9. Delta Lake County Park

    2 Reviews
    Iron River, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 372-8767

    $25 - $30 / night

    "We camped at space 3 and had access to the shower house, and bathroom. Both were well kept, and clean for camping facilities."

    "Pretty quiet, nice lake. Tons of bugs as some of the sites are next to “swampy” areas. Close to other nicer lakes and national forest"

    10. Bayfield County Twin Bear Campground

    2 Reviews
    Iron River, WI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 372-8610

    "The ramp is great, there are 6 connected crystal clear lakes with several more adjacent lakes. This year due to Covid, only seasonal campers were allowed which lowered my rating."

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  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Kreher RV Park

    I would definitely camp hear again

    Very nice campground host. New showers and bathrooms

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    FlowMama Trail Head Dispersed

    Free parking, no water, no gray dump, no trash.

    This is the trailhead for a very beautiful mountain biking trail and the roads that lead up to this area are incredibly gorgeous especially in the fall. The red building in the pictures is an emergency cabin. You can go in it and look around if you want. It's not at the trailhead, it's about 10 minutes from it on your way in.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Penmarallter Campsite

    Nice campground close to Two Harbors

    The campground owner/hosts were very friendly and helpful during our five night stay. Two Harbors is a good provisioning and jumping off point for exploring the North Shore area south of Grand Marais. Some shade but mostly sunny pull through camp sites worked well in the cool Minnesota evenings. You can save $5 a night if you only need 30-Amp electric and water.

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Burlington Bay Campground

    Good base camp for the area

    Large campground run by the city of Two Harbors.

     It has 4 areas of RV camping & 12 primitive tent sites.

     The tent sites by the David Dill area were shady with trees Willow is near the dump station.

     Burlington sites 1-66 have water & electric. There's a row that has lakeside camping. The sites are mostly sunny with some shade. All are close together. There is a lake view. Apparently there's a path with lake access, but not sure which site this was by. 

    The playground is here. Dumpster, dump station & restrooms with showers.

     Agate sites are 67-91. is a loop with full hookup. 73-75, 77, 79,81-84, have beautiful views of the lake, but difficult lake access. Most of this loop is full sun& very close together sites. 

    We were at site 70 & at first I was bummed out not having a lake view. This is my own fault for dithering about what campground I wanted. I was lucky- this was the last site for my dates. I have later found out that someone must have cancelled for this site & I was lucky enough to get it. Reservations fill up quick a year in advance. 

    This site is narrow, but shady. There's foliage to the left separating it from Site 72 (which has a partial lake view) & the back separating it from the Burlington sites. There was a white tail doe walking thru it the first day we were there.

     Sites 67/68 & 70 are close. Our fire pit was only a few feet from site 68's. There's more shade here though.

    Site 69 is somewhat secluded & has shade & easy access to the bathroom. 

    The site across from us was a long site parallel to the road. It was empty the 2 nights we were here.

    Sites 92 to 102 are a little down the road in rows on both sides of the road. Again close together. Full hookup. Just a few feet away from Hwy 61.

     David Dill sites are 1B to 34B These are full hookup sites terraced on a hill. Big rig friendly. There's a bathhouse by the visitor center for David Dill & the tenters.

    Very close together & sunny. They have a pretty good view of the beach & lake. 

    24B to 34B have the best being lowest on the hill. There's a road- then a rocky beach.

     All parts of this campground were full on a Friday/Saturday night. The office has a small gift shop. Open 8am to 8pm during the season. Check in's at noon- which is great! Check out at 11am.

    We did see police patrol occasionally. Hwy 61 is only a few feet away & is VERY loud. There's no Jake brake ordinance for Two Harbors & the truckers are always doing it. 

    This is a busy town!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Nice place for a day or two

    This is a nice enough campground but I am honestly disappointed. The website describes lots of amenities, which is why I booked this campground, however, everything is extra cost in addition to nightly rate— including mini-golf. The entire campground is in the side of a mountain and there are no flat roads, which makes biking and walking a workout rather than leisure. We will check out Buffalo Bay next time.

  • TexasRed (.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Castle Danger

    Great Spot

    Very nice n secluded spot, only had one other person stay there on labor day weekend. There are a couple of designated spots with fire rings, some are harder to get to. The road in is kind of rough but my subie handled it fine. The location on the dirt does take you to a persons property but check out Skips review for a detailed location. Overall great spot and close to a superior hiking trailhead

  • goose10091203 The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Afterhours Meadow

    Quiet but rough terrain

    Nice little field. Would be great if the groud wasn't all sticks and thorns. Good place to sleep. Not for extended camping

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Apostle Islands Area Campground

    Cute Campground

    Great campground with swimming hole & great access to Bayside for island ferry’s! Complaints: Park is located on the side of a hill—Spots are small but level, roads are all at a slope. Not a great campground for kiddos to ride their bikes, and not super fun to walk uphill in every direction. The campground also charges you $5-7 per person to play mini-golf… which is odd, since it is advertised as a campground amenity on the website.

Guide to Iron River

Camping near Iron River, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for you.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Jay Cooke State Park Campground. “The site was nice and secluded but still close to water and bathrooms,” one camper noted, highlighting the beautiful hiking opportunities.
  • Waterfalls: Visit Amnicon Falls State Park Campground to see stunning waterfalls. A reviewer mentioned, “Big sites. Trails around the Amnicon River and at least three waterfalls.”
  • Fishing: Head to Copper Falls State Park Campground for great fishing spots. One visitor said, “Beautiful park. Loved the hiking and waterfalls.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the sites. A review for Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground stated, “The campsite was clean and well taken care of.”
  • Privacy: Many enjoy the spacious sites at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground. One camper remarked, “All of the sites are large and spacious with interesting rock features and vegetation that adds to the privacy.”
  • Wildlife: Campers love the wildlife encounters. A visitor at Baptism River Campground shared, “We had lots of wildlife visitors.”

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Copper Falls State Park Campground warned, “Beware of the mosquitoes! They were everywhere in the bathroom.”
  • Water Availability: Some campgrounds may not have water hookups. A review for Jay Cooke State Park Campground mentioned, “The water was not turned on yet for the season.”
  • Noise Levels: Some sites can be noisy due to nearby roads. A camper at Burlington Bay Campground noted, “Very noisy from highway traffic.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites like Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground. A reviewer said, “The loop with the ‘300’s’ sites are the most spacious and interesting.”
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of nearby attractions. One camper at Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground mentioned, “We found this amazing picnic and hiking trail super close to the campgrounds.”
  • Pack Bug Spray: Don’t forget to bring bug spray to keep the mosquitoes at bay. A visitor at Copper Falls State Park Campground advised, “They were so bad that I eventually cut my trip short.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Spirit Mountain Campground mentioned, “The camp site was big enough for our car and our 6 person tent.”
  • Look for Amenities: Choose campgrounds with electric hookups and dump stations. A review for Baptism River Campground highlighted, “Bathroom, showers, and vault toilets in the campground.”
  • Plan for Accessibility: Some campgrounds are easier to navigate than others. A visitor at Apostle Islands Area RV Park and Camping noted, “We liked the easy drive-through sites with full hookup.”

Camping near Iron River, Wisconsin, offers a variety of experiences, from serene nature to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available in Iron River, Wisconsin?

Iron River, Wisconsin offers several camping options in the surrounding area. Top O' the Morn Resort & Campground provides drive-in access with amenities including water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Moon Lake City Park offers a more basic camping experience with drive-in access and water available. Other nearby options include Delta Lake County Park with reservable sites, Bayfield County Twin Bear Campground with water and toilet facilities, and Afterhours Meadow with both drive-in and walk-in access. These campgrounds provide good bases for exploring the natural beauty of northern Wisconsin.

What amenities does Moon Lake Park in Iron River, WI offer for campers?

Moon Lake Park in Iron River offers basic camping amenities in a scenic setting. The park provides water access for campers and features drive-in sites suitable for various camping setups. While not as developed as some larger state parks in the region like Copper Falls State Park Campground or Amnicon Falls State Park Campground, Moon Lake provides a more intimate camping experience. The park serves as a good base for exploring Iron River and the surrounding attractions in northern Wisconsin. For specific amenity information and seasonal availability, check with the park directly before planning your trip.

What activities and attractions are available at The Spot in Iron River, WI?

While specific information about The Spot in Iron River is limited, the Iron River area offers numerous outdoor activities that visitors can enjoy. The region is known for its natural beauty and access to water recreation. Nearby, Copper Range on the wild Brule River offers excellent fishing, paddling, and hiking opportunities. Dalrymple Park and Campground is located near Bayfield, which provides access to the Apostle Islands and boat tours. The area typically offers activities like fishing, hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing. For current information about specific attractions at The Spot, contacting the Iron River Chamber of Commerce or visitor center is recommended.

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