Municipal Campgrounds

Bayfield County has 8 campgrounds owned & run by local government entities:

Buffalo Bay Campground & Marina (Red Cliff)

Buffalo Bay is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior in the heart of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation.  Tent, RV sites, seasonal or transient boat slips, spectacular views, canoe/kayak accessible.

# of sites: 50

Amenities:

• Boat Launch
• Marina
• Electric sites
• Showers
• Beach
• Water
• Toilets
• 7th day free

Fees:

• Tents - $20.00/night (additional tent per site $5.00/night) (electricity: add $5.00/night)
• RVs - full service - $30.00/night (additional tent per site $5.00/night)
• Group Tent Site - $40.00/night (over 5 tents: add $10.00/night)
• Boat & kayak launching - $5.00/boat
• Parking (Marina) - $5.00/vehicle per day or night
• Marina rates - see website

Directions:

3 miles north of Bayfield on Hwy 13.

Contact:

Manager, (715)779-3743 bflobay@ncis.net, http://www.ncis.net/bflobay

Dalrymple Park (Bayfield)

A place like Dalrymple reminds you why basic frontcountry camping can be such a good time. It also speaks toward the character of the city of Bayfield, as this humble city-owned and managed property is on a piece of lakefront real estate that must send local developers into fits each time they drive by. No-frills sites here are spacious and heavily wooded, so you won't know there are 29 other tents and RVs within a mile of you. Walk down to the overlooks in the morning for expansive views of old Gitchi Gummi. The first-come-first-served campground is an easily bikeable mile away from the heart of town, but it nonetheless feels drastically removed from the city's burgeoning tourist vibe. Copious firewood is always available, and of course, the $15/night price tag is a plus.

# of sites: 30

Amenities:

• Vault toilets
• Electric
• Firewood

Fees:

• Electric sites - $15.00/night
• Firewood - $5.00

Directions:

On Lake Superior, 1 mile north of Bayfield on Hwy 13.

Contact:

Bayfield City Hall, (715) 779-5712 (no reservations)

Town of Clover Campground (Herbster)

This campground is located in the quaint town of Herbster, on the South Shore of Lake Superior, 50 miles from Duluth, MN and 28 miles from Bayfield, WI. It has tent sites right on the beach and secluded in the woods.  RV sites with electricity are available across the road.

# of sites: 60

Amenities:

• Flush toilets
• Dump station
• Swimming beach
• Electric

Fees:

• RVs, etc - $20.00/night
• Tents - $15.00/night per tent
• Dump station (non-campers) - $5.00

Directions:

In Herbster, turn north (towards Lake Superior) on Bark Bay Rd. The campground is about 1/2 mile on the right.

Contact:

Town of Clover, (715) 774-3780, tnclover@cheqnet.net http://www.herbsterwisconsin.com/?110040000000,

Little Sand Bay Recreation Area (North of Bayfield)

The Town of Russell owns and operates a campground, boat ramp and harbor docking area, picnic area with beautiful sand swimming beach and sports field and playground area at Little Sand Bay on the shores of Lake Superior. The facilities are also available for group events such as reunions, family gatherings, weddings, sporting events, etc. Please contact reservations for further information regarding your special event.

# of sites: 47

Amenities:

• Boat ramp & dock
• Dump station
• Showers
• Ice
• Firewood
• Picnic area
• Ball field
• Playground
• Electric
• Water
• Campground host

Fees:

• Sites 1-32 - $25.00/night
• Sites 33-46 - $20.00/night
• Group site 47 - $40.00/night
• Boat launch - $6.00
• Seasonal boat launch - $35.00
• Overnight mooring - $10.00/day

Directions:

North of Bayfield, take Old County K to Little Sand Bay Road which dead ends at the campground.

Contact:

(715) 779-5233, sandbaycampground@centurytel.net, http://www.townofrussell.org/files/gicampground.html

 Memorial Park (Washburn)

Memorial Park is a shaded recreation area and campground of majestic pines on a bluff overlooking Chequamegon Bay. Campers will find a pleasing setting under the shade of a large old growth pinery on a bluff overlooking Chequamegon Bay. Large ravines, bridged by pedestrian trails, traverse the park. Access to the beach is provided by steps down the bluff. Visitors to the park may occasionally witness the silent passage of a freighter headed for the Port of Ashland or Washburn's commercial dock. Every evening visitors will experience the twinkling lights of Ashland Across the Bay.

# of sites: 51

Amenities:

• Flush toilets
• Showers
• Covered picnic shelter
• Playground
• Dump station
• Electric service
• Cable TV
• Lakeside vistas

Fees:

• Non-electric sites - $15.00/night
• Electric sites - $20.00/night

Directions:

North end of Washburn off of Hwy 13.

Contact:

City Hall, (715) 373-6160 (no reservations) http://www.cityofwashburn.org/camping.htm#memorial

Moon Lake Park (Iron River)

On the shores of Moon Lake, this campground is host to Iron River's signature event - The Lion's Club Blueberry Festival - always the 4th weekend in July.  Sites are mostly shaded and have great views of the lake.

# of sites: 29

Amenities:

• Swimming beach
• Pavilion
• Playground
• Flush toilets
• Showers
• Boat launch

• Electric

Fees:

• Non-electric sites - $15.00/night
• Electric sites - $20.00/night
• Pavilion - $10.00/day

Directions:

1/2 mile south of Iron River on County Hwy H.

Contact:

Town of Iron River, (715) 372-5457 or (218) 591-0905

Point Detour Campground (North of Bayfield)

Point Detour Campground is at the northernmost point in Wisconsin and worth the extra effort it takes to get there. Most of the campsites are wide open to view from the loop-style access road, but all are well screened on the sides from the other sites by mature trees of many varieties.  Wild berries grow in abundance between the trees.  Point Detour Campground is rustic living at its utmost.

# of sites: 24

Amenities:

• Spring water
• Pit toilets

Fees:

• $20.00/night ($5.00 for each additional tent paer site)

Directions:

7 miles north of Red Cliff on County Rd K.

Contact:

Manager, (715)779-3743 bflobay@ncis.net, http://www.ncis.net/bflobay/camp3.html

Thompson's West End Park (Washburn)

Thompson's West End Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The park offers 27 acres of gradually slopping shoreline to the waters edge.  The park has mostly sunny sites as an alternative to the heavily shaded Memorial Park Campground. Campsites at West End Park are more suitable to large recreational vehicles and motor homes.

# of sites: 51

Amenities:

• Flush toilets
• Showers
• Covered picnic shelter
• Playground
• Dump station
• Electric service
• Cable TV
• Swimming beach
• Artesian water
• Fishing Pier
• Boat launch

Fees:

• Electric sites - $20.00/night
• Boat launch - $5.00/day
• Seasonal boat launch - $30.00

Directions:

South end of Washburn at the end of 8th Avenue.

Contact:

City Hall, (715) 373-6160 (no reservations) http://www.cityofwashburn.org/camping.htm#thompsons

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