Wild River Campground

Long before the European pioneers arrived, central Minnesota was populated by various Native American tribes for at least 10,000 years. Evidence of their presence has been found around Wild River State Park along with the bones of mammoths. Today, Wild River Campground is an idyllic piece of wilderness. Wild River Campground is situated in deep, green wood that’s almost jungle-like. The forest floor is blanked by lush green ferns, underneath which small woodland flowers peek out. Overhead, the branches of aspens, birches, maples, and basswood reach out to knit, forming a dense canopy that filters daylight.

Camping in an Airstream at Wild River Campground is a unique experience. Though there are 94 sites, the dense vegetation acts as a screen, increasing the sense of solitude and remoteness. It’s not uncommon to espy a white-tailed deer or wild turkey trotting through the campground, unaware of human presence. Of the 94 sites, 34 have electric hookups. These sites tend to be in high demand, and it’s recommended that reservations are made well in advance, particularly during the summer months. One site is designed to be wheelchair-accessible, and it is conveniently close to a restroom should the visitor require it. During the summer months, flush toilets and hot showers are available, as is a dump station. During the offseason, running water is limited to the park center to protect the utility pipes. Vault toilets are available during the off-season.

The closest town is Amelund, MN, which has a small grocery store and a couple of restaurants. For more variety in retail shopping, as well as emergency health care services, the closest large town is St. Croix Falls, WI, about 14 miles south. Create your ideal RV camping adventure and book an RV in Chisago County, MN.