Governor Thompson State Park Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The family campground typically operates from late spring through fall. The park itself remains open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for day use activities.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

April 18th, 9:28 PM — 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Menominee River near Koss. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water floods a boat landing near the gauge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

April 18th, 9:28 PM — 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flooding is confined to wooded lowland areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

April 18th, 9:28 PM — 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near McAllister. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, This stage compares to the record flow of 24800 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 18.7 feet early Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:25PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

April 18th, 9:25 PM — 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Menominee, Marinette and Florence Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Menominee and Marinette Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Vulcan. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Structures along the river along Homestead Road and Sturgeon Way Road may start to be impacted by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:25PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

April 18th, 9:25 PM — 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Menominee, Marinette and Florence Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Menominee and Marinette Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Menominee River near Niagara. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters reach the Aurora Fire Protection station. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:03PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

April 18th, 9:03 PM — 12:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County. Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Dickinson, Forest, Iron and Florence Counties. Peshtigo River near Porterfield affecting Marinette County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Peshtigo River near Porterfield. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Area boat docks begin flooding and there is widespread flooding of wooded lowland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Governor Thompson State Park Campground offers 100 campsites within a heavily forested setting on the north side of the park, about a half-mile from Caldron Falls Flowage. The campground is divided into three loops: the east loop contains 30 sites with 16 electric hookups and two ADA-accessible sites, while the north loop has 30 non-electric sites and the south loop has 40 non-electric sites. All sites are designed to accommodate tents, campers, or RVs. The campground provides modern amenities including vault toilets and water fountains distributed throughout all loops, plus a centrally-located building with flush toilets and showers. A sanitary dump station and water fill station are conveniently located on the campground access road. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is available for purchase at the park office. With more than 2,800 acres to explore, campers have access to 16 miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails, 6 miles of shoreline on Caldron Falls Flowage, and Woods Lake featuring a 150-foot sandy beach. The park is adjacent to the Peshtigo River, popular for fly-fishing and canoeing. Three additional boat-in campsites are available year-round on the south shore of Caldron Falls Flowage.

Directions

Located approximately 15 miles northwest of Crivitz in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The park address is N10008 Paust Lane, Crivitz, WI 54114.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $8 - $28

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (715) 757-3979

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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