Willow River
WI State Park
2024 & 2020
The first time we visited Willow River WI State Park P was 6, T was 4, and V was 2.
The first time we visited was in August 2020, I had taken the kids with Marcus's mother. This great park is 22 miles (~25 minutes) from our house, so this is a perfect day trip spot. We loved it so much that we have been back several times.
The first week of September 2020 we decided to take the kids camping there. P was in online 1st grade and T had his first day of pre-school while we were camping there. We knew we could get cell service so we decided it was fine to go camping during the week.
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We've been in the winter before as well. Be careful, some of the trails are icy in the winter.
Itinerary 2024 Trip
Day 1 - October 19
​Campsite 130 - we booked this late, and there wasn't a lot of options. This campsite had a path to get onto the main trail. It was close to the vault toilets. There were bushes surrounding the campsite, but not many trees to offer shade.
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We decided to risk it and leave our house right after lunch.
12:15 p.m. - Check to see if campsite was empty
Hike
Dinner: Hot dogs & burgers
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Day 2 - October 20
​Campsite 130
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Breakfast
Hike
Pack up camp and leave
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Itinerary 2020 Trip
Day 1 - September 7
​Campsite 331 - this camp site has nice shade trees and a little path to the playground and flush toilets. The water was right next to this site, which was helpful.
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Set up camp
Hike
​Dinner
Day 2 - September 8
​​Campsite 331
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Breakfast
School for kids
Hike
- Change of plans - head home