Northern Wisconsin's Park Falls area sits at approximately 1,500 feet elevation in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest region. The area experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging in the 70s-80s°F and cold winters with heavy snowfall. Most campgrounds in the region close from late October through April due to seasonal conditions, with limited year-round options for RV camping near Park Falls.
What to Do
Waterfall exploration: Copper Falls State Park Campground offers access to multiple cascades within walking distance. "If you like waterfalls, then this is the area that you want to visit. You can hike here and see 3 different waterfalls or take a short drive to numerous others in the area," reports one visitor to Copper Falls State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: The region provides excellent angling in multiple lakes and rivers. "Step out of your RV in the a.m. and smell the pines! Large pull through sites. Wooded, concrete patio, picnic table, fire pit. Very quiet. Large outdoor pool and all sorts of things to do! Across the road is the Resort with a great restaurant and bar. You can also use peddle boats, kayaks, canoes, etc for FREE," notes a camper at Treeland Farm RV Resort.
Hiking trail access: The extensive trail system connects many campgrounds to forest paths. "The hiking trails are well-maintained and offer beautiful scenic views, making for an enjoyable trek through nature. The campsites are spacious and provide a good amount of privacy, allowing for a peaceful camping experience," mentions a recent Copper Falls visitor.
What Campers Like
Secluded sites: Some campgrounds offer private sites away from busy areas. "Spacious and level sites, all mowed grass. Very clean bathrooms with hot showers. Absolutely sweetest older lady running the place...she brought me a piece of cheesecake that she made and gave my dog some dog treats, too!" reports a camper at Alpine Campground & RV Park.
Water access: Many campgrounds provide direct lake or river frontage. "It's a small campground, not a lot of campsites. There is electric and water service available. The hosts will pump your tanks for a $10 fee. The Thorneapple River is a sleepy, winding river. There are campsites right on the river. You can float or wade in it; it's shallow and refreshing," explains a visitor to Thornapple River Campground.
Star viewing opportunities: Remote locations offer exceptional night skies. "I also found, since this is further from town, it is very dark here and great for star gazing," notes a camper at Wildwood Haven Resort.
What You Should Know
Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds operate from May through October only. "This small - off the beaten path - campground is wonderful. It has all the amenities you would need of a large campground without all the commotion. It sits on the shore of Long Lake, allowing for fishing, swimming or relaxing with cocktails at sunset," reports a Wildwood Haven visitor.
Cell service limitations: Reception varies dramatically between locations. "We were fortunate to experience this campground in two very different situations... The quiet peaceful evenings that followed were exactly what we were looking for. Here rustic doesn't mean unkempt, dirty, broken down, or forgotten," explains another Wildwood Haven camper.
Reservation requirements: Most locations need advance booking during peak season. "There are a lot of sites here, but we were essentially alone with only one other party on our loop! Extremely quiet! We saw only one fishing boat during our four night stay," reports a camper at Sailor Lake NF Campground.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play equipment for children. "The clientele mostly consisted of fisherman and bird hunters when I was here, so it seems to attract the more long term stays and not overnighters. The bathroom/shower combination is adequate and is reminiscent of my younger days at summer camp. They have some playground equipment both at the main loop and the wooded loop, this proved to be a lifesaver for my 4 year old," notes a Wildwood Haven visitor.
Swimming options: Lakes provide safe areas for children to cool off. "Kids swam a lot in the lake. There's a pay boat launch," mentions a visitor to Lake of the Falls County Park.
Multi-generational activities: Some locations cater to all age groups. "If you just want to get away to some beautiful seclusion, this is the place. Even the RV camp site is nicely laid out, not far from the main doughboys hiking trail. In summer, the pads looked good, fairly level and mud free," reports a Copper Falls State Park visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site sizing considerations: Check measurements before booking. "We first stayed at Alpine Campground this summer and we ended up staying twice on two separate trips. Both times we needed a place to rest for a night on our way to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and later to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The campground is on a beautiful property. It is a bit dated and our pull thru sites where just long enough for our 35' trailer and truck to stay connected."
Utilities variability: Water pressure and electric reliability differ between parks. "Very nice park with several new lots that are all grass with water and electric. Several lots are full hookup. There is not a true dump station, only a spot near the bathroom that you can pull up to dump, but then you have to back out of it," shares a visitor to Frontier RV Park and Campground.
Accessibility issues: Some locations have navigation challenges. "This place has always been well maintained. Clean facilities. There is plenty of space in between camping or RV spots. If your looking for a place that isn't crammed packed full of people this is it. UTV trails to Wisconsin can be accessed right here," notes an Alpine Campground visitor.
