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Mercer and the Iron County Area have an excellent park system.  We can offer campers natural surroundings complete with waterfalls and abundant wildlife.  There are many state and county maintained campgrounds in Iron County to serve campers for a day or a weeks vacation.  Campgrounds are located throughout the county and are located on lakes, rivers or streams.  If you are looking for a truly natural camping experience the Mercer Wisconsin area is the place for you!

STATE CAMPGROUNDS

SANDY BEACH CAMPGROUND
5 Miles South on Hwy. 47 from the town of Manitowish, left on Powell Marsh Road 1-1/2 Miles. 37 Rustic Campsites (Fee), Toilets, Tables, Picnic Area, Fire Rings, Drinking Water, Swimming, Boat Launch, Fishing.

Park Sticker:
   Residents: $5.00 Daily/ $18 Annually;
   Non Residents: $7.00 Daily/ $25 Annually.

Camping Fee:
   Residents: $7 to $10;
   Non-Residents: $9 to $12
   Electrical: $3 per night additional

Contact: (715) 385-2704

TURTLE FLAMBEAU FLOWAGE ISLANDS
There are rustic campsites available on various island of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage some of which have permit camping. For further information if you would like a nice brochure about camping on the flowage contact the:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
5291 N. Statehouse Circle
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-7846
or email roger.jasinski@dnr.state.wi.us.

POTATO RIVER FALLS (Rustic)
2 Miles west of Gurney via Hwy. 169; Trails, Waterfalls, Trout Fishing.

SHAY'S DAM
On the Turtle River south of Fisher Lake. Has 5 camping units, picnic area, tables, toilets, boat ramp and fishing.

UPSON LAKE
West of Upson off Hwy. 77; fireplaces, boat launching area, fishing. Contact: Jean Pierrelee, N6011 Hoyt Ave., Upson, WI 54565
(715) 561-2096

IRON COUNTY PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS

GILE PARK ON GILE FLOWAGE
West of Hurley on Hwy. 77, left into Gile to Flowage
Picnic Area, Tables, Fireplaces, Drinking Water, Pavilion, Rest Rooms, Changing Rooms, Swimming Area, Slide and Swings, Boat Launching Ramps, Fishing.

Camping (no fee charged), Camping Only on Islands, Park Closes at 10:00 P.M. Caretaker
Contact: Joe Cornetto, 38 Oshkosh Ave., Gild, WI 54525 (715) 561-3841

WEBER LAKE
West of Hurley on Hwy. 77 in Iron Belt, right on County E; 6 Units, 10 Acres, Picnic Area, Tables, Fireplaces, Drinking Water, Pavilion, Rest Rooms, Changing Rooms, Swimming Area, Boat Launching Ramps, Fishing, Camping (Fee), Electricity, Park Closes at 11:00 PM., Caretaker.
Contact: Dolores Mattson Iron Belt, WI 54536, (715) 561-2746

SAXON HARBOR
On Lake Superior, north of U.S. 2 on Hwy. 122, turn left to Harbor, Picnic Area, Tables, Fireplaces, Drinking Water, Pavilion, Rest Rooms, Changing Rooms, Swimming Beach, Slide and Swings, Boat Launching Ramps, Fishing, Camping (Fee), Electrical Hook-ups, Pump out Facilities, 15 Units, Adjacent to Restaurant & Bar, Toilets, Gas Available.
Contact: Iron County Parks Department, 300 Taconite, Hurley, WI 54534,   (715) 561-2697

SCHROMBERG PARK
80 Acres on Layman's Creek. Hwy. 51 North of Omah. picnic area, tables, fireplace, drinking water, rest rooms, swimming area, boat ramp,  hiking trails, trout fishing, swings and slides. Six camping units.

LAKE OF THE FALLS
40 Acres on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage, 5 Miles West of Mercer via County FF; Picnic Area, Tables, Fireplaces, Drinking Water, Pavilion, Rest Rooms, Overnight Camping 35 Units, Swimming, Boat Launching Area, Boating, Fishing, Caretaker.
Contact: Iron County Parks Department, 300 Taconite, Hurley, WI 54534,   (715) 561-2697

County Parks Usage Fees

County Park Camping Fees:
$8.00-Day; $48.00-Week; $2.00 Electrical Use; $1.00- Day Extra Vehicle (Camping Fee Includes 1 Vehicle);

Daily Park Use Permit (No Camping): $2.00
Season Permit: Wisconsin Resident  $8.00 - Out of State - $12.00

TOWN PARKS

CAROW COMMUNITY PARK
County Trunk J East in Mercer on Grand Portage Lake; Picnic Area Tables, Fireplaces, Pavilion, Rest Rooms, Swimming, Lifeguard, Playground.

Daily Pavilion Rental:
Family Group: $20.00 per day
Organizations or Business Group: $30.00 per day

Contact: Mercer Town Clerk, Rail Rd., Mercer, WI 54547 (715) 476-3680

UPSON COMMUNITY PARK
West of Upson on Potato River, Picnic Area, Tables, Fireplaces, Pavilion, Rest Rooms, Overnight Camping (Donations Appreciated), Firewood Available, Electrical Outlets, Waterfalls, Trout Fishing.
Contact: Jean Pierrelee, N6011 Hoyt Ave. Upson, WI 54565 (715) 561-2096

KIMBALL TOWN PARK
West of Hurley, south on Park Road on Montreal River; Picnic Area, Tables, Fireplaces, Pavilion, Rest Rooms, Well Water, Swings, Volleyball and Basketball Court, Waterfalls, Fishing.
Contact: Carl Prosek Rt. 1 Rangeview Dr. Hurley, WI 54534 (715) 561-2994

RICCELLI PARK
Northwest corner of Hurley, North on 5th Ave. West on Poplar St. then continue straight; Picnic Area, Tables, Fireplaces, Pavilion, Rest Rooms, Running Water, Electrical Hook ups, Power, Playground Equipment, Volleyball and Basketball Court.
Contact: Hurley Clerk’s Office 405 5th Ave. N. Hurley, WI 54534 (715) 561-2994

OMA TOWN PARK
13 Miles South of Hurley off County G; Pavilion, Picnic Area, Rest Rooms, Fireplaces, Boat Ramp, Fishing, Swimming, Swings and Slide.
Contact: Denise Schmitz-Enking, Rt. 1 Box 547, Hurley, WI (715) 561-4704

Mercer Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
5150N Hwy 51
Mercer, WI 54547
Phone: (715) 476-2389