North Campground — Merrick State Park

Nice large sites in a single loop. This is one of 3 campgrounds in this State park. There are a few river side sites in the loop and mature trees are within the loop. The shower building is in this loop although it’s closed over winter. Vault toilets still available.

Beautiful old trees. On the Mississippi, just a short walk to the river. Boat launches, some electric sites. Very clean. Sites on the north loop are a little close together, but very manageable. I would think the mosquitoes are bad in summer. Eagles! and this is a migratory route for thousands of birds.

This is our first Wisconsin state park camping experience. This place is lovely! Nice and secluded. Our site is spacious. Nice deep fire ring with a grill grate. Really close to the river, as well. Yes… the trains do go by quite a bit, but it really hasn’t bothered us. Beautiful tall trees, clean pit toilets. This park is a gem! We’ll be back. (Oh, if you’re at the North Campground, make sure you take to short water access walk near site 20. Incredible views.)

Site 9 would be a great site for your inner train enthusiast being close to the tracks with trains running regularly to frequently. And on Friday nights, the local drag strip isn’t too far out of ear shot to keep you from missing any of the action. Otherwise it’s a nice clean standard campground with lots of sites and some scenery on the river. Lots of mosquito. Eh...it serves its purpose.

I was nervous about the trains. The website states there are tracks nearby that are active 24 hours. This was not a problem for us at all. They were hardly noticeable. We did stay at the north loop, as we wanted electric hook up. There is fresh water available towards the entrance to fill a tank if you have a camper/rv. also, a dump for the end of your stay. The sites are large and nicely spaced out with mature trees separating the areas. There is a very clean shower house with sinks and flushing toilets, as well a an outhouse with toilets. The river is easily accessible via stairs, but not far. There are nice, well marked walking/hiking paths around the camping area. Toward the south loop is a large boat ramp area with a dock and plenty of parking. I was very happy with our stay and will plan on returning. We loved it!!

Stayed in electric loop during the fall duck season for a cast and blast weekend. Liked having electricity in the fall to run a heater, fryer and fillet knife. Can keep you boat at the bottom of the stairs but you can't see the boats so you do have to bring gear up which is a burden. Showers also close in October I believe so couldn't utilize those.

We loved that this campground was right on the river; our dog loved thIs. The campsites were very open and train tracks were nearby. There were many mosquitoes during our trip, our campsite was located near a swampy area.

Nice quiet campground. only mile away from Mississippi  Thunder Speedway!