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National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 11, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
67, primitive, Leave No Trace camp sites are located on the Namekagon River from Namekagon Dam to the confluence of the St Croix River and on the St. Croix River from Gordon Dam to Riverside Landing. All sites are free. No permit required. Camp only in designated sites marked with brown camping sign and metal fire ring. Sites are available first-come, first-served.
Campsite Details
Weather
Access to the Riverway is year-round. Early spring temperatures can reach into the 40's resulting in high, fast, and cold water from melting snow and ice. Summers are warm and humid. Severe weather can be experienced anytime from mid-spring through late summer. Fall colors begin in late September with high temperatures averaging in the 60's. Winter can set in early with high temperatures in the teens, lows falling below zero, and occasional heavy snow. The rivers can begin to freeze over by early December.
Amenities
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Potable Water
Directions
Campsite locations are along the 100-mile reach of the riverway from Namekagon Dam to the confluence. Each campsite is identified by a square brown sign with a tent symbol at the river's edge and located near the take-out or beach area of that site.
Rates & Fees
Campsite Fees
Camping is first come, first serve and free.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fire are only allowed in the metal fire rings provided at sites. Dead and down wood may be collected. Wood collection from islands is prohibited.Regulations Overview
Camp only at designated sites marked with brown camping signs and metal fire rings. Primitive toilets are located near the campsite--bring toilet paper. There are picnic tables at most sites. Drinking water is not available. There is a three-night limit of stay. All campsites must be occupied on the first night of stay and equipment left unattended for 24 hours will be considered abandoned. Individual sites accommodate a maximum of 8 people and 3 tents. Group campsites accommodate a maximum of 10 people and 6 tents.* Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am daily.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
The primitive camping sites do not have wheelchair access.
Cell Phone Information
Cell service is spotty in some areas.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
No RV or trailer hookups available.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The primitive camping sites are not ADA accessible.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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