Wild River State Park Main Campground, located near North Branch, Minnesota, offers a memorable camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. This campground provides a variety of campsites, access to scenic trails, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for those looking to explore the beauty of the St. Croix River and its surrounding wilderness.
Environment: Wild River State Park Main Campground is situated within the larger Wild River State Park, encompassing over 6,500 acres of diverse landscapes. The campground is nestled along the banks of the St. Croix River, a National Wild and Scenic River, offering campers stunning views and access to its pristine waters. The park features a variety of natural environments, including forests, wetlands, and prairies, providing habitat for a diverse array of plant and animal species. The combination of the riverfront location and the natural surroundings creates a unique and unforgettable camping experience.
Services and Facilities: Wild River State Park Main Campground offers a range of services and facilities to enhance visitor experience:
Activities and Features: Staying at Wild River State Park Main Campground provides access to a variety of activities and features:
Campground Promotion Information:
Wild River State Park Main Campground is a true gem of the Minnesota state park system, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the St. Croix River, enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, and create unforgettable memories. Come and discover the magic of Wild River State Park for yourself!
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
This is a very nice campground with large camp sites and very spread out lots of hiking trails and things to see.
Manager of the campground has a really nasty, bullying demeanor. This is well known to regulars according to the kayak tour vendor. She really enjoys disrupting family gatherings to nitpick on rules like nothing on the ground or no more than two structures but the real problem was the smug contempt. I've been camping for 20+ years and have had plenty of campground managers being nitpicky but nothing like this woman. Also the bathrooms are too few, too far apart, and absolutely disgusting - and the only dump station has been closed for over a year with no efforts to fix it, meaning they're violating Minnesota state law by charging the max nightly fee for a full-service campground. Plenty of beautiful and well-run state parks in the vicinity - give this one a pass.
Abundant wildlife and so many bird songs. I was enthralled with the beautiful songs of the Wood Thrush. Nice campground, but I do not camp to hear everyone's dog barking. If you can't keep your dog quiet, it does not belong in the campground. While we were here, the dump station was closed due to a water line break, and only 1 womens shower in A through C lanes was funtioning. This was over the 4th. One would think an effort would be made for a holiday week.
This campground is very large and very spread out. One of the nicer ones in our state parks.
Nice quiet camping. Sites are shaded, nice walking trails