Copper Falls State Park

Camping

A high canopy of mature hardwoods and pines shade the two family campgrounds at Copper Falls State Park. The North Campground is within walking distance of the main picnic grounds, concessions, Doughboy's Trail and waterfalls. The South Campground has a shower building, accessible cabin, and more secluded campsites.

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The North Campground has 32 campsites available for tent and RV/trailer camping (back-in only, length varies). All sites have a fire ring, picnic table, tent area and parking spur. 28 sites have electric hookup and site #7 is ADA accessible. All 32 sites are reservable. Campground amenities include drinking water and accessible vault toilets.

The South Campground has 23 non-electric campsites spread out in three small loops. These sites tend to offer more seclusion than those in the North Campground. 18 sites are available for tent and RV/trailer camping (back-in only, length varies) and 4 are walk-in tent only. All 23 sites are reservable. Every site has a fire ring, picnic table, tent area, and a parking spur. A shower building with heated showers, running water and flush toilets are available for everyone camping in the park. An RV dump station (free for registered campers) is located near the entrance of the South CG.

The South Campground has an accessible cabin which can accommodate up to four people and offers padded beds, electric outlets, and lighting. Outside the cabin is an area for tents, a paved driveway, accessible picnic table, and a fire ring. The shower building is less than 200 feet away. The cabin is intended for those with disabilities and is only reservable by contacting the Park Office at 715.274.5123.

There is one reservable group site that holds up to 40 people and is tent camping only.

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Backpack Camping

A 1.3 mile-long spur off the North Country Trail leads to a backpack campsite in a beautiful setting next to the Bad River. The trail down to the site is easy to follow, but is steep in several places. A camping permit is required.
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Trails & Places
Season

Camping season is generally April 1st through the end of November. Showers and drinking water are available from Memorial Day weekend through September.

Campsites #1 through #6 are plowed for winter camping and are available as first-come, first-served.

Registration

A staffed office is at the State Park entrance. You may register and pay for a site at the office, or reserve online or by phone (1.888.947.2757). Campsites must be reserved or registered before occupying a site. Campsites may be reserved on the day of your arrival, or up to 11 months in advance. Campers must be finished setting up by 11:00 pm. A Wisconsin State Park & Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker is required (daily or annual).

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Sites: 58
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 51
  • Tent Only Campsites: 4
  • Group Campsites: 1
  • Cabins: 1
  • Backpack Sites: 1 (NCT)
  • Reservable Campsites: 56
Campground Amenities
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible heated showers (South CG)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Accessible flush toilets (South CG)
  • Garbage & recycling
Campsite Amenities
  • Electric hookup: 28
  • Non-electric: 27
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Tent area
  • Parking spur
  • Campsite Capacity: 6 people per site
  • Group Site Capacity: 40 people
  • All sites are shaded
RV & Camping Trailer Info
Cabin Amenities
  • South Campground cabin
  • Maximum # of People: 4
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Padded beds
  • Electric Outlets
  • Electric lighting
  • Service pets allowed
  • Paved driveway
  • Accessible picnic table
  • Fire ring
  • Tent area
State Park Amenities
  • Staffed Office
  • Drinking water (electric well, hand pump)
  • Accessible flush toilets
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Heated showers
  • Picnic areas (shelter, tables, grills)
  • Children's playground
  • Pet play area
  • Firewood ($ fee)
  • Boat landing
  • Accessible trails
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  • Pets Allowed? Yes
  • Wisconsin State Park Pet Policies*
Concessions & Rentals
  • Hot food, soft drinks, ice cream, candy, ice
  • Gifts & souvenirs
  • Rentals
  • Open daily in summer, weekends in fall
State Park Recreation
  • Picnicking
  • Waterfall viewing
  • Scenic gorge
  • Hiking
  • Nature Center
  • Interpretive programs
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Loon Lake (32 acres, max depth: 23 feet)
  • Swimming
  • Boating (electric motors)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (common)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (common)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (common)
  • Loon Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 90% sand, 10% muck
Managing Agency
  • Copper Falls State Park
  • 36764 Copper Falls Road
  • Mellen, WI 54546
Local Gas & Services
  • Mellen is 2 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Ashland is 25 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Hurley-Ironwood MI is 27 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Distances are from the State Park entrance.