State Trails, Camping, and Picnic Areas

Camping is allowed in the Black River State Forest and along some of the area’s trails, allowing ATVers, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to experience a real wilderness adventure. Here are some places you can camp or picnic.

Black River State Forest

Contact Reserve America to make camping reservations for Castle Mound State Campground at 1-888-947-2757. All others are first come-first served with the exception of the Group Camp on the East Fork.

All Campgrounds contain safe drinking water and sanitary facilities. They are patrolled by law enforcement personnel for public protection. Trash disposal is provided at receptacles placed at convenient location around the campgrounds and in the parking areas. Please recycle.

Primitive camping is allowed by backpackers who are hiking and carrying their food and gear. Backpackers must obtain a permit before setting out and camp at areas designated by permit.
Off-site camping is allowed during the deer gun season only by hunters in designated areas by permit only.
Fires - It is unlawful to start, tend or maintain a fire on the ground or to burn refuse except in fireplaces or fire rings.
Trails - ATV / Motorcycle ~ 34 Total Trail Miles. Off-trail use not permitted.
Snowmobile - 51 Total Trail Miles

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