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.
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.
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
Day 2 - October 20
Campsite 130
Breakfast
Hike
Pack up camp and leave
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.
Set up camp
Hike
Dinner
Day 2 - September 8
Campsite 331
Breakfast
School for kids
Hike
- Change of plans - head home