Wisconsin · Camping

Namekagon District

May–Oct
best months

Is Namekagon District open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. It doesn't name Namekagon District, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • North Parking Lot at Osceola Landing to Close for Bridge Construction

    Park closure covering Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway · NPS · Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

As of · Source: NPS · Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 1,049 ft
  • Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

67, primitive, Leave No Trace camp sites are located on the Namekagon River from Namekagon Dam to the confluence of the St Croix River and on the St. Croix River from Gordon Dam to Riverside Landing. All sites are free. No permit required. Camp only in designated sites marked with brown camping sign and metal fire ring. Sites are available first-come, first-served.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Namekagon District

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      21° / 1°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      26° / 4°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 18°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 31°

      9 wet

    5. May

      67° / 44°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 48°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 36°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 23°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      26° / 9°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Spooner Ag Res Stn, WI, 6.3 mi away at 1,100 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.