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Black River State Forest Campground
Black River State Forest Campground
This secluded, rustic campground offers quick access to the Black River, making it a prime spot for anglers. It's especially popular in the spring and fall for its strong runs of steelhead and salmon. There are 12 sites available for tents, small trailers and large trailers.
The campground is located 8 miles northeast of Naubinway via US-2 East and Black River Road.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Fishing
Hunting
ORV trails or routes
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Fishing
In the spring, steelhead and trout can be caught in Black River. In the fall, the river gets a salmon run.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.
ORV trails or routes
Newberry-Rexton Motorcycle Trail (five miles northwest): 54 miles of motorcycle trail.
Brevoort-Trout Lake Motorcycle Trail (11 miles northeast): 63 miles of motorcycle trail.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Black River. Please be mindful of high-water safety.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Area map
Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
View state forest campground rates. operating dates & amenities
State forest campground info
Find more info on state forest campgrounds.