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Gordon, Wisconsin provides camping access to several waterways and natural areas of northern Wisconsin. Gordon Dam County Park and North View Campground offer established camping in the immediate vicinity, with sites suitable for tents, RVs, and some cabins. The region includes rustic camping at Gordon Dam near the Gordon Flowage, plus additional options within a 30-minute drive at Totogatic Park, Lucius Woods County Park, and Amnicon Falls State Park. These camping areas range from basic sites with vault toilets to developed campgrounds with electric hookups, showers, and some water access.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through September or October, with limited winter camping at select locations. Visitors find varying levels of amenities, from primitive sites with basic facilities to developed campgrounds offering electric, water, and sewer connections. Reservations are recommended for weekend stays during summer months, particularly at popular waterfront locations. Sites at Gordon Dam and other water-adjacent campgrounds tend to fill quickly during peak season. Campers should note that mosquitoes can be abundant in the heavily wooded areas. As one camper noted about a nearby state park, "Amazing hiking and water play... Very clean and large shower/restroom facilities... Negative: MOSQUITOS!!!! Bring bulk bug spray or extra blood."
The Gordon area's camping experience is defined by its proximity to rivers, lakes, and forests. Waterfront sites provide opportunities for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing. Many campgrounds in this region of Wisconsin feature spacious, wooded sites that offer good privacy between neighbors. A camper described Amnicon Falls State Park as having "private feeling camp sites" that are "very clean and quiet" with hiking trails leading to waterfalls. The region attracts visitors seeking outdoor recreation on the Gordon Flowage and nearby rivers. North View Campground (formerly Adventureland) provides both tent and RV camping with modern amenities, while state and county parks like Totogatic offer more rustic experiences surrounded by northern Wisconsin's pine forests.
Best Campgrounds near Gordon (195)
1. Lucius Woods County Park
"some a minor charge most of the time you can sit right at your site and listen to the band if you forgot some food take a nice hike through the woods to the grocery store along with easy access for the lake"
"Fills up fast is well kept close to Duluth and numerous other places with exciting things to do hiking trails swimming canoeing is outside a quiet quaint town the rangers are helpful and on duty 24 hrs"
2. Pattison State Park Campground
"Liked all the possibilities for hiking and the proximity to other State parks in Northern wisconsin. We visited Cooper Falls as well."
"I live in Wisconsin and it took me this long to come see this state park and the Big Manitou Falls Unfortunately they were closed for the season so I had to car camp nearby."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability3. Totogatic Park
"Many sites with lake access! Clean as I've ever seen a campground!"
4. Washburn County Totogatic Park
"Our site had a nice view of Cranberry Lake; there was a deck behind our site. Our site was large with a dirt surface with electricity; not level, but doable in our van. Had a peaceful night."
"Nice enough county campground, with some beautiful lake views, especially the newer section on the west side. This area has sites with W/E and full hookups."
5. Wilderness Way
"It’s on a beautiful lake with a swimming area. You can rent a pontoon or take out a canoe or rowboat for free. Great fishing too! This used to be a women’s only campground but is now open to all."
from $22 - $40 / night
6. Amnicon Falls State Park Campground
"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."
"This is a rustic campground with 3 vault toilets and drinking water locations spread out among 35 sites."
from $21 / night
Check Availability7. North View Campground
"Relaxing, quiet and surrounded by nature. We’re lucky enough to plan ahead and book for the fall colors. Highly recommended for those who respect nature, it’s beauty and the silence they encompass."
8. Gordon Dam
"Does not have water sewer hookups but had a station to dump and fill has electricity at most sites close to water has boat access and camp ground is outside of an awesome lil town"
9. Gordon Dam County Park
"Beautiful location at the end of a dead end. No showers, but they have a nice pit toilet. Great fishing on the St. Croix river/flowage. Quiet peaceful place. Playground for kids."
from $25 / night
Check Availability10. Hayward KOA
"Right off the highway so you will get some road noise even at night. But if you're lucky to have a site farther from the road you really can't hear much!"
"Nice location and facilities with good amenities. A bit expensive. Quite noisy for our site. The firewood was not very easy to catch fire though."
Drive Time
- 42 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 31 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 13 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 27 min from St. Cloud, MN
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Recent Reviews near Gordon, WI
546 Reviews of 195 Gordon Campgrounds
Payden W.ScoutBirch Grove Campground
Amazing Campsite!
Beautiful campsite with beautiful views, only downside was our spot, we where in slot #9 and it was very public, we didn’t get much privacy because its a public boat launch + lake, and we where right next to the pavilion and there isn’t much trees covering, other then that all the other spots looked great! Didnt get to buggy until our last day which it rained the previous night so makes sense, but i would definitely recommend to others!
- JJeremy J.Scout
Old Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park
Nice campground, but…
The campground is nice and has more woods/bushes and more privacy than the other two campgrounds in the park. The bathroom/showers were relatively clean and functioned well with nice hot showers. The electric sites functioned as expected but, they all seem very well used. Not much in the way of grass (bit of a drought at the time) and lots of little bits of garbage all over our campsite. All the electrical sites were occupied while we were there and a lot of the other sites near the modern bathroom were occupied. If you want privacy and a less worn campsite I would suggest booking a non-electrical site further away from modern bathroom. Oh, another plus water from spigots around campground was good.
- BBill G.
TravelerEagle Point Park
Beaver dam lake
Very hard to get level spot on the upper lake side sites I’m at site 21 I had a great time there was a band playing on the lake during the day
Kicking K R.ScoutLucius Woods County Park
Beautiful campground
Sites are large but can see your neighbors. Beatiful beach with playground away from the campground.
- BBill G.Traveler
Eagle Point Park
Lots of trees hard to find a level spot
Pay shower bathroom cleanish
Cari E.
RangerSpirit Mountain Campground
Convenient when the SP are booked
If you’re hopping between state parks in the north shore area and need something near Duluth, this campground is a solid option if there’s nothing else available. Time has not been overly friendly and the park and campground are somewhat run down, but there are still upsides. It’s close to local stores and the sites are shaded and actually quite lovely, but beware that MANY of the sites on the far west loop (45-70) will not be level. Most also do not have a dedicated space for a tent, but there is usually ample space on the gravel drives (bring extra padding). This loop is also not ideal for larger RVs. Verizon cell service was manageable and if you scout the site images online, you can find spots with northern-facing openings in the trees for Starlink if needed. Water spigots in this loop are also well placed and the water was quite chilly. Now for the ugly…the bathrooms in this loop are serviceable, but if you touch the wall or floor while showering, you might want to star over. If you forgot your shower shoes, you won’t be showering. Older bath houses are acceptable, but this one was plain filthy beyond simple age.
- rrichard D.
GuideBirch Grove Campground
Wonderful little National Forest service campground
This is my first stay at Birch Grove Campground. It’s a primative campground right between Twin lakes.
Some sites are reservable and some are first-come-first-serve. And, some alternate between FCFS and reservable on different days.
Sites near the entrance tend to have fewer trees and less shade than sites near the end of the road which are more wooded. I saw a fifth-wheel that fit comfortably in a site near the end.
Site 5 seems to be the only pull through. They call it a double site and it costs $30 instead of the usual $15. Site 7 is also a double but not a pull through.
Saw several people fishing in the lakes but don’t know much else about the fishing.
Overall, this place is a gem but the word is out because there were a lot of people here for a Thursday.
Sally T.GuideBirch Grove Campground
Quiet secluded campground
A lot of people reserve but we could not figure out what they do. Small campground. Small lake. Quiet but about 12 miles off Hwy 13.
Guide to Gordon
Gordon, Wisconsin sits in Douglas County at the headwaters of the St. Croix and Eau Claire rivers, surrounded by northern pine forests and glacial lakes. The camping season typically runs from mid-May through early October, with summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during days and dropping to 50-60°F at night. Seasonal road access varies, with some routes becoming impassable during spring thaw or after heavy rain.
What to do
Waterfall exploring: Amnicon Falls State Park offers multiple waterfalls and hiking trails within a 25-minute drive from Gordon. "There are trails to hike. Wild flowers to see. My family has spent many summer days cooling off in the pools of the Amnicon River," notes a Amnicon Falls State Park Campground visitor.
Beach swimming: Many campgrounds feature swimming beaches for cooling off. At Totogatic Park, "There is a playground and volleyball area. Flush toilets showers and wood sold on site... everything you need. Swimming boating and fishing are all available too," according to one Totogatic Park camper.
Fishing access: Gordon Dam County Park provides direct access to the St. Croix river/flowage. "Great fishing on the St. Croix river/flowage. Quiet peaceful place. Playground for kids. Firewood, $5 an armload. Fish cleaning house. Boat launch/landing," reports a visitor.
What campers like
Waterfront sites: Many campsites offer direct water access. One reviewer of Washburn County Totogatic Park notes: "Nice enough county campground, with some beautiful lake views, especially the newer section on the west side. This area has sites with W/E and full hookups."
Spacious campsites: Several campgrounds feature well-spaced sites. "Large campground with a pool and slide. Not private and sites are very close," mentions a Hayward KOA visitor, while others appreciate more secluded options at state parks.
Playground access: Most family-friendly campgrounds include playground facilities. At Gordon Dam County Park, there's a "Playground for kids. Firewood, $5 an armload. Fish cleaning house. Boat launch/landing. First come, first serve."
What you should know
Site reservations: Some campgrounds like Gordon Dam operate on first-come, first-served basis, while others require planning. At Lucius Woods County Park, a camper notes, "This this is an amazing Campground for the family it's a wonderful County Park with really cheap sites ranging from $15 for just water hookups to $18 for a site with electric and water."
Insects: Northern Wisconsin's forests harbor significant mosquito populations from June through August. Bring ample repellent and consider screened shelters for evening gatherings.
Shower facilities: Amenities vary widely between campgrounds. "Clean bathrooms and showers are very clean. A swimming beach, hiking trails and playground are available," reports a Lucius Woods County Park visitor.
Campfire regulations: Most campgrounds sell firewood on-site and prohibit outside wood to prevent invasive species. Prices range from $5-7 per bundle depending on location.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Kids enjoy swimming beaches at multiple locations. A Pattison State Park Campground reviewer writes: "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."
Playground options: Many campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "This is a very busy park. Popular with the locals and frequently used for family get-togethers... Nice beach. Great boating," notes a Totogatic Park visitor.
Kid-friendly hiking: Select campgrounds offer accessible trails suitable for younger hikers. "Good hiking trails, beautiful nature, quiet and tucked away," mentions an Amnicon Falls camper.
Entertainment options: Some campgrounds schedule regular activities. Lucius Woods County Park features "a community stage with local bands playing all throughout the summer some events free some a minor charge most of the time you can sit right at your site and listen to the band."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose the appropriate campground for your RV size. "The older section of the campground is electric only. This area has several tight turns and hard to back into sites, but is more wooded than the newer section," writes a Washburn County Totogatic Park visitor.
Dump station access: Plan for sanitation needs. One North View Campground (formerly Adventureland) visitor appreciates its full-service capabilities, while another camper at Washburn County Totogatic Park warns of "the absolutely ridiculous placement of the dump station that requires maneuvering around one of the campground loops and blocking part of a main road to dump."
Electrical options: Verify amperage availability before arrival. "Electricity and all water systems, including shower buildings and flush toilets, were still turned on during our visit, even though the campground begins winterizing in mid-October," reports a late-season visitor to Washburn County Totogatic Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any campgrounds in Gordon, Wisconsin?
Are there any campgrounds in Gordon, Wisconsin?
Yes, Gordon, Wisconsin offers several campground options for outdoor enthusiasts. Gordon Dam County Park is located right in Gordon, providing water access and basic toilet facilities for visitors. Another option directly in Gordon is North View Campground, which offers reservable sites, water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly for RV travelers. These campgrounds provide convenient access to Gordon's natural surroundings and recreational opportunities.
What camping options are available near Gordon, WI?
What camping options are available near Gordon, WI?
The area surrounding Gordon offers diverse camping experiences within a short drive. Copper Range in the Brule River State Forest provides large, well-spaced rustic sites suitable for both tents and small RVs, though without hookups. Similarly, Boise Brule Campground offers a lush, forested setting with reservable sites. For those seeking state park experiences, Amnicon Falls State Park Campground and Pattison State Park Campground are excellent options within driving distance, both featuring waterfalls and hiking trails.
What amenities do Gordon, Wisconsin campgrounds offer?
What amenities do Gordon, Wisconsin campgrounds offer?
Campgrounds around Gordon typically provide basic to moderate amenities. Most offer vault toilets or basic restroom facilities, picnic tables, and fire rings at individual sites. Totogatic Park near Minong provides water and toilet facilities with drive-in access. For more amenities, Hayward KOA offers full-service camping with reservable sites, water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Many campgrounds in the area maintain a rustic charm with limited services, emphasizing the natural northwoods experience while providing essential facilities for comfortable camping.
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