Best Campgrounds near Webster, WI

Camping in the Webster, Wisconsin area encompasses a mix of state park campgrounds, RV resorts, and dispersed camping options along the St. Croix River watershed. The region includes established campgrounds like Dongola Campground with 60 RV sites, as well as primitive camping at Grace Lake Road Dispersed area. Several campgrounds in the area feature cabin rentals alongside traditional tent and RV sites, particularly at St. Croix River Resort and Old Logging Trail in St. Croix State Park, which also offers glamping accommodations approximately 15 miles from Webster.

Seasonal considerations heavily impact camping experiences near Webster, with most campgrounds operating from May through October. "This campground is a great option close to the Twin Cities. There are a small number of hike-in camp sites with nearby water. The park offered carts to help pack in camping supplies," noted one visitor about Straight Lake State Park. Mosquito activity can be significant during summer months, particularly in wooded areas and near water sources. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially for weekend stays during peak summer months when facilities like Wild River State Park and Interstate State Park quickly reach capacity. Winter camping is limited, with only select sites at Wild River State Park remaining open year-round.

The St. Croix River corridor provides the backdrop for many highly-rated camping experiences in the area. Campers report high satisfaction with riverfront sites that offer kayaking and canoeing opportunities. Several visitors mentioned the Ice Age Trail access as a highlight for hiking enthusiasts staying at campgrounds in the region. Privacy between sites varies considerably across campgrounds, with some offering spacious, wooded settings while others place campers in closer proximity. A recent review noted, "Camp sites were very clean and easy to access. Didn't feel like you were camping right next to others despite a lot of spots surrounding us." For those seeking more seclusion, the dispersed camping options in St. Croix State Forest provide alternatives to the more developed mixed-use campgrounds that accommodate both day visitors and overnight campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Webster, Wisconsin (186)

    1. Boulder

    11 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 384-6591

    "We had an all around great time. The campsites were all pretty secluded. We got there around 10am on a Friday and there were a couple sites taken but the rest were up for grabs."

    "We enjoyed the sense of camping 'away from it all' although it is a bit shady for solar panels to charge up the batteries."

    2. Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    10 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    12 miles
    Website

    "The drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground."

    "The trail near by was nice, but driving into the park and finding a trail were better. The fire tower was also cool!"

    3. Dongola Campground

    3 Reviews
    Webster, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 222-1822

    "There are groomed/mowed trails that wind through the beautiful 40 acre property, great for walking, bicycling, or golf carts. We even saw a bald eagle during our stay here."

    "Give it a try, I can promise you that you'll love it, sunny spots, shady spots & just an all around beautiful spot! I wouldn't stay anywhere else! Thank you Rachel,you are top notch in your field!"

    4. Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park

    7 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 280-7880

    $25 - $35 / night

    "This is one of my favorite state parks for last minute camping trips due to its proximity to home."

    "There is a modern restroom and shower, it is also located near a nature store."

    5. Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    6 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 280-7880

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Some of the campsite around the very outer edge have some coverage, which is helpful in the hot summer sun."

    "Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground."

    6. St Croix River Resort

    4 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 655-0016

    $999 / night

    "We stayed at the Resort for 3 nights nice and shady huge playground for kids indoor pool volleyball net lots of water near by getting in and out is easy nice wide roads Wi-Fi was pretty poor at are spot"

    "There is a nice playground for the kids and there are some nice trails. You are able to go tubing down the river when the water is low enough. I would stay here again!"

    7. Pardun’s Jack Pine Campground

    5 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 733-0197

    "It is just over the MN border and about a mile from the St Croix River. ATV trails are accessible from the campground.
    Pardun’s also offers canoe and tube rentals in town and also at St."

    "Lots to do near by Legion 1.3 miles away and a great cafe as well across the street.  Ice is in expensive and so is firewood, basic camping, small playground and a basketball court going in. "

    8. Wild River State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "Stayed for two nights at a drive-in double site here and found it ideal for autumn camping."

    "We stayed in campsite 29 in the drive in campsite over Labor Day weekend."

    9. Norman's Landing Campground

    1 Review
    St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, MN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 222-1822

    10. Grace Lake Road Dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    12 miles
    Website

    "Stayed a night here on our way up to the boundary waters gate is very narrow had to fold the mirrors on my Tacoma to squeeze through but if you park at the entrance it’s a short walk You’re about 20 foot"

    "Go down Tamarack Forest Road, which is a little further than the location on here."

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466 Reviews of 186 Webster Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2025

    Pattison State Park Campground

    Love the sites, little expensive

    The sites are great, spacious and not to close. They are flat and grassy, which I like. Open sky at our site, so our Starlink worked. Parked with friends at a double site, it was huge! It was off-season so showers were off. And with no electric, $100 for one night at a double site seemed like a lot. The facilities look great though, and the falls was a short (10 minute) walk from our site. And they were beautiful!

  • Sarah D.
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Secluded Backpack/Canoe Site with Sunrise Views

    I was looking for a secluded backpack in site where I could have a peaceful 48 hours of prayer and solitude, and this site was perfect! I also wanted one that wasn't too far remote, since I hadn't been on a proper backpacking trip since the pandemic hit. And as a solo female camper, I wanted a reserved site so that there would be a record of my location for safety reasons. I'm so glad I chose the Deer Creek site, and will almost definitely stay here again at some point!

    This site is accessible by either hiking or canoe. It took me about 30 minutes to hike in from the visitor center parking lot. There is easy access to river water to boil or filter from the canoe landing.

    This site was incredibly spacious. It includes a fire ring and picnic table overlooking the creek and river. It also includes 2 large tent pads (look out for widow makers, one of the tent pads is under a dead tree!). It also has a spot nestled in some pine trees that could fit a smaller tent, canoe storage, or I found it to be the perfect spot to hang my hammock! (This would be a great site for hammock camping.) So if you're camping with a small group of people this would be a great site. It also includes a trail to a fairly private latrine, and a bear box (the park ranger warned me that there are bears in the park although I did not see any.) I also found plenty of dead down and dry wood and birch bark on the ground for building fires.

    This site is great for a one nigjt stay on a longer backpacking or canoeing trip, but also great for camping out at for a couple of nights. I stayed for two, and it connects to all the major trails in the park, so I was able to use it as a great base for hiking and seeing the beautiful changing leaves. In the morning I hiked North to do the Riverside trail and looped back through the woods. Then in the afternoon I did the Deer Creek loop, which is a shared horse and hiking trail. It was so nice to he able to hike out to some of the best trails in the park directly from my site.

    This site felt remarkably remote for being only an hour from the twin cities and a mile from the parking lot! I stayed there Thursday -Saturday, and after leaving the parking lot on Thursday did not see another human being for the rest of the day, and Friday not until I hit the main trails! There was no one else staying within at least a mile of me. I was even able to see fantastic stars Friday night. There was amazing wildlife - a blue heron frequented the site, and I heard all types of owls. Two bald eagles had a nest across the river so I got to see and hear them the whole trip, too- it was absolutely magical!

    This site has a great view of both sunrise and sunset. Thursday night there was a gorgeous sunset over the woods reflected in deer Creek. Both mornings I woke up to watch the sunrise while drinking my coffee next to the fire (it was freezing!!!). Watching the sun rise over the river and fog roll over th water and evaporate while eagles soared was truly magical. Having an easy backpack in site surrounded by water on two sides and with views of the sunrise and sunset like this was so incredible!!!

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Barnum City Park

    This entire section of the dirt needs to be cleaned up

    There's a sign that says no camping, and there are no rv spots. Or camp spots at this park. Some things in this area are listed twice the g. PS takes you to the wrong place. And something like the city park doesn't allow camping.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Carlton County Bear Lake Campground

    Very small park on freeway

    I believe I only saw 3 full R. V electric spots. It is literally right beside the freeway. I would not personally feel comfortable camping here as a female traveler alone. I also think this is listed twice and I will try to correct that.

  • Maria D.
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park

    Lovely River, Too Much Hustle

    Interstate State Park has some nice features, but overall it wasn’t my favorite. Many of the exterior loop sites have river access, which was a highlight, and we didn’t have to deal with mosquitoes thanks to being right on the water. The nearby towns are also very charming and worth exploring.

    That said, the campground is small and very crowded, likely because it’s so close to the Cities and popular with canoe rentals. Expect a lot of traffic noise, and in the fall, migrating geese can be very loud (which didn’t bother me, but might for some). The ranger office had limited hours, and since firewood is locked up, there’s no self-serve option. Another downside: a riverboat cruises by frequently, blasting music in the evenings and giving tours during the day.

    The sites are close together, with RVs and tents mixed on one loop, so generator noise is common. It wasn’t a terrible stay, but just too small and busy for my preference—I don’t think I’d return.

    Best sites seemed to be 21 (great river views, less private), 23 (fun detached tent pad), and 18 (most private). Sites 4–5 were also lovely but close to the bathrooms and camp host, so expect more foot traffic.

  • Christine H.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Dago Lake

    God's Country

    Free dispersed camping off Dago Lake Road between Willow River & Sturgeon Lake. Quiet aside from the occasional car. Pitch black at night.

  • Christine H.
    Sep. 11, 2025

    North Country Campground

    Expensive but nice

    Owners are very nice, greet you upon arrival, very helpful. Bathroom/shower is very nice. Trampoline & playground on site. Close to the highway so a lot of traffic noise until about midnight. People fly down the road even though the speed limit is 20mph. 3 minutes from Willow River, 45 minutes to Cloquet & Pine City.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2025

    Eagle Point Park

    Quiet lake campground

    I stayed here one night while traveling. The bathrooms seemed fire. I could not find a dumper on site. There is a dump station. Plenty of tent only camping areas. All sites require some leveling. Some of the sites have water hookups. Lots of people use the park during the day. It was very quiet at night.

    There is a coffee shop about a 20 minute walk from the park. There is a public swimming beach less than a 10 minute walk from the park.

    You might be able to get a large rig into the first few spots. But if you try to drive the loop around to the other sites, you might not make it. But I did not have trouble in my 25 foot motor home.

    I had great 5G signals from Verizon and T-mobile here.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Grace Lake Road Dispersed

    Very quit night

    Stayed a night here on our way up to the boundary waters gate is very narrow had to fold the mirrors on my Tacoma to squeeze through but if you park at the entrance it’s a short walk You’re about 20 foot from the water and fishing is good


Guide to Webster

Dispersed camping sites near Webster, Wisconsin provide alternatives to established campgrounds in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and surrounding forests. This area features elevations between 900-1,100 feet with mixed hardwood forests and wetlands. Summer nights in this region remain relatively cool even during July and August, with temperatures dropping into the 50s.

What to do

Hiking and biking trails: St. Croix State Park offers extensive trail systems for outdoor activities. "We biked from the campground to Lake Clayton and even saw a bear on our ride! We rented canoes from the park and did the four hour canoe ride down the st Croix river which was super fun, I definitely recommend doing that," notes a visitor at St. Croix State Forest.

Canoe along the river: The St. Croix provides excellent paddling opportunities. "We also hiked along the kettle river to where it meets with the st Croix river and that was a cool hike," shares another camper from St. Croix State Forest. Water levels can fluctuate significantly throughout the season.

ATV trail access: Several campgrounds offer direct access to ATV trail systems. At Grace Lake Road Dispersed, a camper reports, "A lot of ATV traffic but super friendly people, really buggy but a few nice spots to pull into for the night."

Star gazing opportunities: The limited light pollution creates excellent conditions for night sky viewing. "It was a great place to star gaze," notes a visitor to Wild River State Park, referring to their secluded riverfront site.

What campers like

Secluded river spots: Riverfront camping provides privacy and direct water access. "The St. Croix is beautiful," states a review from St. Croix State Forest. Access points vary in quality from well-maintained boat launches to primitive shoreline trails.

Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the room between sites at certain campgrounds. "Our campsite was a little cramped, the canopy from the camper was almost directly over the fire pit, but it was surrounded by trees and very private and quiet!" shares a visitor to St. Croix State Forest.

Wildlife viewing: The area supports diverse wildlife populations. "We had an all around great time. The campsites were all pretty secluded. We got there around 10am on a Friday and there were a couple sites taken but the rest were up for grabs," reports a camper at St. Croix State Forest, who also noted "Lake was clean. The road to the park had water access to the river as well."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers are frequently mentioned in positive reviews. "Very nice campground. Can't stress enough how CLEAN the restrooms and showers are. Cleaned 3x daily due to COVID. Site drained VERY well during and after heavy rain," notes a camper at St. Croix River Resort.

What you should know

Bug intensity varies by location: Mosquitoes can be especially problematic in certain areas. "There are some great secluded spots and the campground is always empty. It is definitely more primitive with pit toilets and hand pump wells. My only complaint was how bad the mosquitos were... but it's Minnesota," shares a camper from St. Croix State Forest.

Water availability concerns: Some campgrounds have limited or questionable water sources. "Maybe 20 sites. No power. There's a hand pumped well, but the water is fairly brown. $17 per night. You can pay with an QR, or they have envelopes to mail the payment after you leave," notes a visitor to St. Croix State Forest.

First-come, first-served options: Several dispersed camping areas don't take reservations. At Paint Rock Springs Campground, a camper shares: "Reserved this site through the Minnesota dnr state park phone line, having been turned away from full camp grounds by two other state parks. Not being familiar with the place, I didn't know the differences between sites, and got placed in site 80, which was right by the road and rather exposed."

Cell service limitations: Connectivity is inconsistent throughout the area. "There is about 6 miles of dirt road back to this campground, but it is a decent dirt road and my trailer was in good shape inside when we arrived... We enjoyed the sense of camping 'away from it all' although it is a bit shady for solar panels to charge up the batteries... Verizon Wireless signal 2 bars in many places," reports a St. Croix State Forest visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. At Dongola Campground, "There are groomed/mowed trails that wind through the beautiful 40 acre property, great for walking, bicycling, or golf carts. We even saw a bald eagle during our stay here."

Indoor facilities for rain backup: Weather can change quickly in this region. "We stayed here with my extended family in a couple of cabins. It is nice and wooded. The pool is indoors which is nice and has drawbacks. It is a good sized pool. There is a nice playground for the kids and there are some nice trails," notes a visitor to St. Croix River Resort.

Wildlife education opportunities: Take advantage of ranger programs. "We DID have fun doing some of the activities like hunting for insects/animals in the pond with the ranger, hiking to the ranger tower, playing at the playground, and trying to catch butterflies with the ranger," shares a family who visited Riverview Campground.

Consider alternative accommodations: Beyond tents, other options might suit families better. "We spent a weekend at the park and had a. great time. Lots of trails for hiking. Cool buildings from the CCC era as well as some signs talking about camp life. There is also a 100' fire tower you can climb up and get an epic view," reports a visitor to Old Logging Trail Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site drainage: The area receives significant rainfall during certain seasons. "Very nice campground. Can't stress enough how CLEAN the restrooms and showers are. Cleaned 3x daily due to COVID. Site drained VERY well during and after heavy rain. Recommended," notes an RVer who stayed at St. Croix River Resort.

Access challenges: Some roads leading to campgrounds have width restrictions. "Stayed a night here on our way up to the boundary waters gate is very narrow had to fold the mirrors on my Tacoma to squeeze through but if you park at the entrance it's a short walk You're about 20 foot from the water and fishing is good," reports a camper at Grace Lake Road Dispersed.

Shade and power considerations: Some campsites lack adequate tree cover for summer heat. "This campground was great. The sites were big and felt fairly secluded. We had a great time here," shares a camper from St. Croix State Forest, while another notes that sites can be "a bit shady for solar panels to charge up the batteries."

Seasonal site availability: Many campgrounds near Webster transition to seasonal rentals. "If you looking for a great ATV campground or looking for a campground under $1500, this is the place to go! Lots to do near by Legion 1.3 miles away and a great cafe as well across the street. Ice is inexpensive and so is firewood," notes a seasonal camper at Pardun's Jack Pine Campground.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Webster, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, Webster, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 186 campgrounds and RV parks near Webster, WI and 9 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Webster, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Webster, WI is Boulder with a 4.5-star rating from 11 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Webster, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Webster, WI.

What parks are near Webster, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Webster, WI that allow camping, notably St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Saint Croix National Scenic River.