State Park / State Forest
Near Mellen, Wisconsin: $25–$38/night, rigs to 45 ft. Open May through October. Book 11 months ahead via WI State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Mellen, Wisconsin
How much does camping at Copper Falls State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Copper Falls State Park Campground near Mellen, Wisconsin (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $25–$38/night, season May through October, RV size limit Up to 45 ft. Reservations: 11 months ahead via WI State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25–$38/night
Season open
May through October
RV size limit
Up to 45 ft
Reservation window
11 months ahead via WI State Parks portal
The insider read
Two waterfalls + Brownstone Falls + log lodge (CCC-built). The Doughboys' Trail leaves directly from camp.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at dnr.wisconsin.govOn site
Book it right
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