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.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 3:30AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
Light snow along with northwest winds gusting over 30 mph is resulting in some blowing and drifting snow in open areas. Visibility may be less than one mile at times. The blowing and drifting snow may also make roads slippery for the morning commute. If traveling this morning, be prepared for reduced visibility and slick roads at times, especially in more open and less forested areas. The gusty winds will begin to diminish by mid morning.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:01AM CST until January 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. The lowest wind chills will occur this morning, then again Tonight into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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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