South Kawishiwi River Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 107 ft
- Sites
- 33
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- 1
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 1
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageSouth Kawishiwi River Campground
This campground offers a variety of opportunities for campers including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, boating, and bird watching. Sites sit well above the river. The historic log pavilion was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933 and is available for rent (see below). Downloadable map and information.
Before you go
Season
May 5 – October 21
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Single Site: $20/night Call the Kawishiwi Ranger District or visit National Recreation Reservation Service’s South Kawishiwi River page for pricing on pavilion rental.
Restrictions
Maximum of 9 people per site. There is space for 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle (such as a camper). Additional vehicles at the site require additional half fee and must park at site or overflow parking next to the pavilion. No ATVs allowed.
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