Within Merrick State Park, Island Campground provides walk-in and cart-in sites that require only a short hike from parking areas. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources manages this waterfront camping area, where sites include fire rings and picnic tables positioned along the water's edge.
Campers can access drinking water, restrooms, and showers, with firewood available for purchase. The campground accepts advance reservations and welcomes pets. Sites range from $15-40 per night and offer direct water access for those interested in river activities. For campers preferring drive-up access, North Campground — Merrick State Park sits less than a mile away within the same state park system.
Description
There are five family walk-in tent campsites and a group tent site on an island, connected to the mainland by road. The island also has a log shelter, boat and canoe launches, picnic area, pit toilets and drinking water.
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Location
Public CampgroundIsland Campground — Merrick State Park is located in Wisconsin
Coordinates
44.150884 N
91.751415 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 45 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 9 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 54 min from Minneapolis, MN
