Top Dispersed Camping in Wisconsin

Best Dispersed Camping Sites in Wisconsin (16)

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   1.

   Lower Wisconsin Riverway

   4 Reviews

   25 Photos

   54 Saves

   Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • Dispersed
   • Alcohol
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   2.

   Sandrock Cliffs — Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

   2 Reviews

   4 Photos

   30 Saves

   Grantsburg, Wisconsin

   Primitive shoreline campsites scattered along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers offer the opportunity to move from campsite to campsite for multi-day trips. These campsites are often only accessible from the water and are relatively isolated. Campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are easier to secure mid-week and during non-holiday weekends. There are no fees or reservations required. However, a camping permit is required on the St. Croix River below Highway 8.

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • Dispersed
   • Picnic Table
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   3.

   Foster Falls

   2 Reviews

   34 Saves

   Upson, Wisconsin

   Foster Falls (access via Sullivan Fire Lane, Saxon) – 1 campsite, privy (no ATV access)

   Rustic campsites (no water or electricity) have been established at Foster Falls (1 site). Camping is allowed at these sites or set up camp anywhere in the County Forest for up to two weeks at no charge. Everyone is always welcome to explore the entire forest on foot.

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • Dispersed
   • Alcohol
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   4.

   Horn Lake Camping

   1 Review

   5 Photos

   24 Saves

   Irma, Wisconsin

   PLEASE NOTE: HORN LAKE IS NOT A DESIGNATED CAMPGROUND

   Overnight camping, including tents, trailers, cars and trucks may be permitted in the County Forest without charge for a period of no more than 14 days cumulatively in a calendar year. Any camper who violates the rules of good conduct, including cutting or defacing timber, carelessness with fire, violation of game and fishing laws of the State, or improper disposal of garbage and litter shall be subject to ejection from the County Forest and subject to the penalties provided by County and State laws.

   When camping on the County Forest, blocking roads, parking areas, or lake access is not permitted.

   • Dispersed
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   5.

   Chinty Lake Roadside Camp

   2 Reviews

   9 Saves

   Sarona, Wisconsin

   • Pets
   • Phone Service
   • RVs
   • Tents
   • Group
   • Dispersed
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   6.

   County Road O Landing Dispersed River Camp — Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

   2 Reviews

   1 Photo

   30 Saves

   Harris, Minnesota

   River camping - dispersed options on the river Primitive campsites with river views

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • RVs
   • Tents
   • Standard (Tent/RV)
   • Dispersed
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   7.

   Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road

   1 Review

   3 Photos

   36 Saves

   Mountain, Wisconsin

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Tents
   • Dispersed
   • Picnic Table
   • Toilets
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   8.

   Sandy Cove on the St. Croix River

   1 Review

   6 Photos

   13 Saves

   Taylors Falls, Minnesota

   Primitive shoreline campsites scattered along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers offer the opportunity to move from campsite to campsite for multi-day trips. These campsites are often only accessible from the water and are relatively isolated. Campsites are easier to secure mid-week and during non-holiday weekends. nps.gov/sacn/planyourvisit/lowerstcroix.htm

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • Dispersed
   • Picnic Table
   • Toilets
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   9.

   Crater Island

   1 Review

   3 Photos

   2 Saves

   Hokah, Minnesota

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • Dispersed
   • Alcohol
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    10.

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    1 Review

    2 Photos

    16 Saves

    Lakewood, Wisconsin

    Dispersed camping is the type of recreational experience that is outside the confines of a developed campground setting. It’s just you and the woods without latrines, fire rings, or any other type of amenities you’d find in a campground. There are still some rules that need to be followed to preserve places for others to enjoy.

    There are still some rules that need to be followed to preserve places for others to enjoy.

    Please follow Leave No Trace practices to make sure no evidence of your visit remains. This means packing out all garbage and supplies you brought with you– leave the site cleaner than when you found it. Where toilets are not provided, bury and cover waste in a shallow trench at least 200 feet away from any water. Be aware of fire restrictions that apply to campfires outside of developed campsites. In dry conditions, campfires may be banned in the general forest, but still allowed in campgrounds. Never leave a campfire unattended. Be sure your fire is out before you leave the campsite. Check the most up to date Motorized Vehicle User Map (MVUM) to make sure the Forest Service road you wish to drive on is open to motorized vehicles. Please contact your local Forest Service office to obtain the latest copy of the MVUM map. Motor vehicles may be parked up to 30 feet from the edge of the road surface when it is safe to do so without causing damage to National Forest resources or facilities, unless prohibited by state law, a traffic sign, or special closure order. Parking motor vehicles or trailers is not allowed where it will impede traffic, harm vegetation, or impact soils. For example, driving and parking in open fields beyond the shoulder of a road right-of-way. Parking in front of gates is prohibited. RV or vehicle campers may utilize shoulder parking pull off areas or closed roads with a berm to park and camp. Visitors who are tent camping should be a minimum of 150 feet from the edge any trail or Forest Service road. Camp sites must be 200 feet away from any water or lakeshore. You may not construct any “improvements” at your camp. Examples of prohibited improvements include digging ditches, cutting of live trees or other vegetation, or construction of permanent fire rings. Disperse all signs of a campfire once it is extinguished, if you use one, or use a camp stove. You may not leave your camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours. Occupancy is limited to 21 days at the same site within a 30 day period, one mile away from previous site. Be considerate of other campers or users that may be in the area. Hold down the noise please. Use only dead and downed material for firewood. Do not carve, chop, cut, peel bark, install nails or screws, or do any other damage to live trees. Use of wheeled carts or any mechanized or motorized equipment is prohibited in all designated wilderness areas.

    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets