Best Dispersed Camping near Woodville, WI

Primitive camping near Woodville offers limited options along the St. Croix River. Sandy Cove on the St. Croix River provides free hike-in camping with basic amenities including a fire ring, picnic table with wheelchair accessibility, and an open-air vault toilet. The site sits along the Ice Age Trail with a well-maintained gravel path to the south connecting to nearby Lions Park. A camper noted, "When the river is lower with the fire ring and table where they're supposed to be, this would be a nice place for the night."

Approximately 100 miles south, Zumbro Bottoms State Forest in Minnesota offers drive-in dispersed camping accessed via low-maintenance dirt roads. The forest contains remote sites with minimal facilities and no drinking water, making it suitable for self-sufficient campers seeking off-grid experiences. According to reviews, "There is a parking spot near a known dispersed camping site with easy vehicle access next to it," though visitors should approach from the south as "sometimes the gate on the river bridge to the north is closed." Hiking trails pass through the area, providing additional recreation opportunities.