Gordon Dam County Park
Features
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- On Water
- Camping
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
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Campground Type
- Backpack
- Tent
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Number of Campsites
- 33
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Swimming
- Yes
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Publicly Owned
- Yes
Gordon Dam County Park
Located on the St. Croix Flowage (Gordon Flowage) in the town of Gordon, this park offers visitors 33 total camping sites: 12 with electric hook-up and 21 non-electric campsites, containing fire rings, picnic tables, and benches. The park has opportunities for picnicking, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing, and excellent fishing opportunities.
Other amenities include a fish cleaning house, canoe and boat launch with a handicap accessible dock, children's playground, newer vault toilets, several picnic sites with grills, and an official "Watchable Wildlife" viewing area.
The park is located at the headwaters of the St. Croix Scenic River, seven miles west of Gordon on County Road Y, which is approximately 37 miles south of Superior on US Highway 53.
Camping Rates:
Electric site: $25.00/night
Non-electric site: $20.00/night
Firewood: $5.00/armload
Groups of more than 5: Additional $2.00/person
Off-Season Camping:
Offered from the second Tuesday after Labor Day until two Thursdays before Memorial Day; on a first-come, first-served self-registration basis. No electric service provided, upper restrooms are open but not stocked or serviced, no garbage pickup provided (100% carry-in carry-out), no firewood delivery provided, and the fish cleaning house is closed. Water hand pumps are available for use.
Off-Season access to the park is 100% weather dependent and no snow removal or vehicle recovery services will be provided. Access at your own risk. The park access road serves as a winter snowmobile trail during the winter months and is actively groomed for snowmobile use. Use of the road during this time of year by highway vehicles is prohibited.
Off-Season Camping Rates: $12.00/night at any site.