State Forest · Wisconsin
Pigeon Creek Campground
State Forest · Wisconsin, United States · in Black River State Forest
- Sites
- 38
- Hookups
- 38 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 984 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 715-284-4103
About
This rustic family campground is open year-round with a total of 38 sites; all are non-electric and there is one non-electric ADA designated site.
The campground includes three vault toilet buildings, hand pump water, firewood sales, a garbage and recycling center, a canoe launch, a swimming beach and access to interpretive and off-road bike trails.
Winter Camping.
When conditions and staffing allow, a limited number of sites are plowed during winter at Castle Mound and Pigeon Creek campgrounds.
Water systems (flush toilet buildings, shower buildings, drinking fountains and dump stations) at Wisconsin State Parks and Forests are weather-dependent. They may not be available from fall through spring (approximately Oct. 1 through May 15).
Call the Black River State Forest property office for more information about plowed sites or if you have questions about water system availability during your stay.
38 campsites on the reservation system. In Black River State Forest.
Fees
Nightly rates vary by site and season and are shown when you pick a site on the reservation system; campers from outside Wisconsin pay $15 a night more; $9.30 reservation fee per booking. A vehicle admission pass is required: $13 a day ($16 with out-of-state plates) or $28 for 12 months ($50 out-of-state).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 7° | -19° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 13° | -21° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 28° | -2° | 75° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 36° | 20° | 80° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 50° | 31° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 60° | 47° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 65° | 57° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 63° | 54° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 59° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 43° | 27° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 30° | 8° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 19° | -13° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- McMullen Memorial County Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi · 94 sites
- Wazee Lake Recreation Area Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 7 mi
- Merlin Lambert County Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 8 mi
- Crawford Hills ATV Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 9 mi
- Castle Mound Campground · State Forest · 12 mi · 35 sites
All public campgrounds in Wisconsin · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.