St. Croix Family Campground — Governor Knowles State Forest

This was a very fun trip for us because there was almost nobody else at the campsite that day, there are lots of trails to explore (some down by the river), and the fire watch tower added a little something special to check out. This would be a great campsite for groups that want to get sites next to each other and hangout because of proximity and openness of many sites at the Paint Rock Springs part of the park. We did visit during a tick-heavy time of year, so we had to have protection and removal tool ready, especially after hiking all day.

Not a bad campground if you’re in the area. Sites are spread out so even though they’re wide open, you don’t feel like you’re camping with your neighbors. The bathrooms (no running water) were extremely clean. The river seemed lovely but we didn’t have a chance to really explore. I probably wouldn’t make this spot a destination but it’s a perfectly enjoyable stop along the way.

Geat place for adventuring, looks like an old Mill of some sort stood on the property. Awesome exploration.