East Fork campground

Merrillan, WI · Campground

Reviews
20
Rank in Merrillan
#6
of 14 hotels
Address
East Fork campground, N 9534 Campground Rd, Merrillan, WI 54754
Phone
(715) 284-4103
Website
dnr.wi.gov/topic/StateForests/blackRiver/camping.html

East Fork campground is a hotel located in Merrillan, WI. It is one of 14 hotels listed in Merrillan. It ranks #6 of 14 hotels in Merrillan. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Liz Alvarez · Sep 2025

We stayed at site 123 at East Fork Campground, which is located at the very end of the loop, and it was a fantastic experience overall. The site itself was large and roomy — we easily fit two tents plus a canopy, and the parking pad could have fit up to four vehicles (we only had two). Being at the end gave us a bit more seclusion, and best of all, site 123 has its own little pathway leading directly down to the river. From there, you can fish or sit on the rock ledge and enjoy the view. Watching the fog roll in over the shallow river in the morning was gorgeous, and having that river access right from the campsite made it feel extra special. Amenities were simple but useful: there are no showers, but there are two toilets and a water spigot. Firewood is available for $5 a rack, and you

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Pierog Travels · Oct 2024

East Fork Campground had a lot of potential spacious sites and a peaceful setting, but the experience was dampened by the river. Everything was great until I saw the water in the morning; it looked like someone dumped a tank of detergent in it. The foam and pollution were really disappointing, especially when you’re expecting a clean, natural environment. It’s a shame because the campground itself was nice and well-maintained. Hopefully, this issue gets addressed because it has the potential to be a great spot for outdoor lovers.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Jim Dressner · Sep 2020

First visit here on Labor Day weekend. Most campsites were occupied, but spread out pretty well. Pit toilets, water pump, garbage & recyclable dumpsters; but no showers. Firewood shack was open 24/7 with $5 per bundle. We had very few bugs during our stay. Highlight is kayaking on the east fork and Lake Arbutus. Not all campsites on the river side have kayak-friendly access, but a good ramp is by the park entrance. We drove kayaks up to the East Fork Road bridge, and paddled downstream to the campground. Some rocky sections; with end-of-summer water levels we got hung up on rocks a couple times, but didn't have to get out of the kayaks. One nature trail from the campground goes a mile along the river and accesses some fishing spots. The state forest major hiking trail areas are a g

★★★★★ 5.0 Samuel Lemanski · Oct 2025

Excellent camping spot low people noise, but awesome ambience noise.

★★★★☆ 4.0 David S · Mar 2021

Stayed here in June of 2020. Clean, nice, right of the east fork of the Black river. Garbage dump area was maintained, pit toilets were decent but very buggy during my stay(you walked in and the mosquitos went to town), still not much of an issue cause there are alternatives. The site I occupied was right on the river with a cool view. My only issue with this place, was the couple in the tent one site over. Guess what sounds woke me up in the middle of the night.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Rv Sewer Hookup ✓ Public Restroom ✓ Restroom ✓ Running Water ✓ Tent Sites ✓ On Site Parking ✓ Dogs Allowed

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