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  3. Governor Knowles State Forest

Camping at Governor Knowles State Forest near Grantsburg

State forest · Grantsburg · 89 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

This 55-mile-long forest in northwestern Wisconsin parallels the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and offers camping, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 50 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Dump station
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 89 sites
Check with Going to Camp.

We checked every night of your stay on Wisconsin State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on Going to Camp. Showing 40 of 90 sites.

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Lagoo Creek Backpack CampsiteXX$19
Turkey Springs Backpack CampsiteXX$19
Randall Creek Backpack CampsiteXX$19
Benson Brook Backpack CampsiteXX$19
Wood River 2 Backpack CampsiteXX$19
Wood River 1 Backpack CampsiteXX$19
Brandt Pines Backpack CampsiteXX$19
Clam River Backpack CampsiteXX$19
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No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Wisconsin State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Wisconsin State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 20
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Fire Ring
  • Horse Hitching Post
  • Picnic Table
  • Waterfront
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

325 State Road 70
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Governor Knowles State Forest: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Governor Knowles State Forest?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Governor Knowles State Forest?
Reservable on wisconsin.goingtocamp.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Governor Knowles State Forest?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the wisconsin.goingtocamp.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 79 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 79 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 73 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on wisconsin.goingtocamp.com
Getting there
Listing 325 State Road 70 (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights95 sites open for every night

St. Croix State Park

11.4 mi from Governor Knowles State Forest (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Minnesota State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Cloverdale Cabins

14.6 mi from Governor Knowles State Forest (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Skonewood Christian Retreat

16 mi from Governor Knowles State Forest (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Compare site types

89 individual reservable campsites from State parks, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

90 sites · $19–$20, $130/night

Loops: Trade River Equestrian Campground (40), St. Croix Campground (31), OVERFLOW SITES loop (10), Sioux Portage Group Campground (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour Minnesota area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person
    • Minnesota's Ultimate High Ropes Course Minnesota area · 2 hr · from $49/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Voyageurs National Park Boat Tours Minnesota area · 6 hr · from $300/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Sunset Rideaway- 2014 Cruiser RV Viewfinder Signature
    Sunset Rideaway- 2014 Cruiser RV Viewfinder Signature

    Travel trailer · 22.2 ft · sleeps 4 · 10 mi from campground

    $109/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Airstream Bambi- 2018
    Airstream Bambi- 2018

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 34 mi from campground

    $210/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2020 InTech Luna Rover
    2020 InTech Luna Rover

    Travel trailer · 15 ft · sleeps 2 · 38 mi from campground

    $110/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Governor Knowles State Forest

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour
    Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour

    Minnesota area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person

    Minnesota's Ultimate High Ropes Course
    Minnesota's Ultimate High Ropes Course

    Minnesota area · 2 hr · from $49/person

    Voyageurs National Park Boat Tours
    Voyageurs National Park Boat Tours

    Minnesota area · 6 hr · from $300/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Stillwater MN
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Stillwater MN

    Minnesota area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on State parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%0%91%
    Dec 20260%0%91%
    Jan 20270%0%91%
    Feb 20270%0%91%
    Mar 20270%0%91%
    Apr 20270%0%91%
    May 202778%0%0%

    Seasonal loop closures in this window: OVERFLOW SITES (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Sioux Portage Group Campground (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Trade River Equestrian Campground (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); St. Croix Campground (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027).

    Canoe National Forest Lakes (Lutsen/Grand Marais)
    Canoe National Forest Lakes (Lutsen/Grand Marais)

    Minnesota area · 3 hr · from $145/person

    Loon Liquors Distillery Private Tour
    Loon Liquors Distillery Private Tour

    Minnesota area · 1 hr · from $20/person

    Charming Stillwater, MN, Tour with Private Transportation
    Charming Stillwater, MN, Tour with Private Transportation

    Minnesota area · 2 hr · from $480/person

    Group Rock Climbing in Interstate Park
    Group Rock Climbing in Interstate Park

    Minnesota area · 4 hr · from $185/person

    Private Customizable Ghost Walking Tour in Anoka
    Private Customizable Ghost Walking Tour in Anoka

    Minnesota area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $572/person