North of Merrill, Camp New Wood County Park sits along the Wisconsin River Segment of the Ice Age Trail with direct hiking access from all seven first-come, first-served sites. The county-managed campground can be difficult to locate, positioned north of the main park area without clear signage from the road.
Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and standalone charcoal grill, though the fire rings lack cooking grates. Water requires a walk down the trail through wooded terrain, so campers often bring their own supply. Pit toilets serve the campground but lack lighting and show signs of wear. At $15 per night, sites rarely fill to capacity, and campers report finding availability even on holiday weekends. Those needing full facilities might consider Council Grounds State Park Campground for additional amenities.
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Map & DirectionsCamp New Wood County Park is located in Wisconsin near Irma
Directions
Located 10 miles northwest of Merrill along the Wisconsin River on scenic State Highway 107.
Coordinates
45.28900063 N
89.79100097 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 33 min from Wausau, WI
- 1 hr 52 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 56 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 2 min from Appleton, WI
